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Basset Hounds and Beagles look so similar, after all. And while the dog was resting on a red shed in the yard and NOT a red dog house, the similarities are so strong!
In fact, these hound dogs are known for their loud, baying howl that helps hunters locate game. They can be noisy, rambunctious, and even stubborn, but Basset owners wouldn't change it for the world.
PetMD notes, on average, dogs sleep about 50% of their day, or about 12 hours. Smaller breed dogs may spend less time snoozing, while puppies, bigger dogs, and senior could nap more.
The original breed club is the Club français du Basset Artésien Normand & du Chien d'Artois, and the breed is recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) as breed number 34 in Group 6, Scenthounds. [4] The Basset Artésien Normand is one of six types of "basset"-type breeds recognised by the FCI. [5]
The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog in the hound family. The Basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting hare. Their sense of smell and ability to ground-scent is second only to the Bloodhound. [1] Basset Hounds are one of six recognized "basset"-type breeds in France.
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a smallish hound, built along the same lines as the Basset Hound, but lighter all through and longer in the leg.Wire-coated, the coat is very harsh to the touch, dense, red-wheaten or fawn, sometimes with white markings on the chest. [1]
Basset hounds, with their short legs and long spines, can be prone to intervertebral disc disease. According to the West Orange Veterinary Hospital, it is a common condition in dogs with this type ...
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