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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.
Bassets have a strong resemblance to larger, longer-legged hound breeds, particularly the Bloodhound, despite their much smaller stature. [1] Bassets’ forelegs tend to be either crooked or straight, depending upon the breed; the coat types and colours seen within different basset breeds reflect those seen within the broader scenthound type, with short, long and wiry coats all found.
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens a long-backed, short-legged hunting breed of dog of the hound type, originating in the Vendée region of France. They are still used today to hunt boar, deer, and to track rabbit and hare, but are more commonly kept as a domestic pet.
Basset hounds are known for their long floppy ears and puppy dog eyes. But that's not all there is to this breed. This pup was bred for hunting and tracking, so it's no wonder that they are always ...
Basset Hounds Love to Dig. So we have to admit, we weren't totally surprised to see the two puppers poking around in the dirt. Basset Hounds have a sort of passion for digging holes. It's instinctual.
Hounds can be contrasted with gun dogs that assist hunters by identifying prey and/or recovering shot quarry. The hound breeds were the first hunting dogs . They have either a powerful sense of smell, great speed, or both. [ 3 ]
The Charm of the Basset Hound Basset Hounds are one of the most recognizable breeds of dog there are, familiar the world over for their short stature, floppy ears, and hangdog appearance.
The breed was developed in France as a hunting dog from the larger Grand Fauve de Bretagne, a breed that is now extinct.There was a rumour that the Basset Fauve de Bretagne was also close to extinction after the Second World War, and the breed was recreated using the remaining examples of the breed and crossing in standard wirehaired Dachshunds.