Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a short-legged dog, of the hound family. Bassets are used in hunting to detect the scent of game. Their sense of smell for tracking is second only to that of the Bloodhound.[1]
The name Basset comes from French words meaning "rather low".
Basset Hounds usually have coats of brown, black or white and are most often spotted. Sometimes they can be other colors.[2] Basset Hounds have been bred from the nineteenth century. They are said to descend from the Basset d'Artois. Basset Hounds are 30–38 centimetres (12–15 in) tall, and can weight up to 30 kilograms (66 lb).
Basset Hound Media
Basset Hound, black & tan
Basset Hounds are renowned for their gentle, docile demeanor.
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A common eye condition Basset Hounds developed called cherry eye.
A Basset Hound lying on its back
An early 20th century Basset-type hound
1879 woodcut of Everett Millais' first Basset-type Hound named Model, who was imported from France in 1874.
References
- ↑ Hart, Ernest H. (1974). This is the Basset Hound. T.F.H. Books. p. 23. ISBN 0876662416.
- ↑ "Basset | Define Basset at Dictionary.com". reference.com. Retrieved May 29, 2011.