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The Basset Hound
Long and low to the ground, the Basset Hound is renowned for his sweet personality and gentle manners.
The Basset is originally from France. He gets his name from the French word 'bas', which means 'low'. In the Middle Ages, French monks mixed a variety of hounds to produce a dog that could hunt low to the ground, following the scent of rabbits or deer over trails. This form of hunting was a popular sport for French aristocrats for hundreds of years.
As a hunter, the Basset can trail, flush, and even retrieve game. His sense of smell is second only to the Bloodhound's. And there's no mistaking when he has picked up the scent of his prey: He bays loudly and excitedly. He moves at a slow and steady pace, determined to get to that rabbit.
As family companion, especially for kids, the Basset is a winner. He brings his easy going, laid-back style into the house and is extremely devoted.
Bassets are usually black, brown, and white; those colors are acceptable in any combination or pattern. The coat is smooth and short, and a firm brushing once a week should keep it clean.
(Excerpt taken from "The Complete Dog Book For Kids" an official publication of the AKC.)
The Standard
Short-legged,heavy bone,moving deliberately but not clumsily.
Size,Proportion and Substance:
Height-preferably no higher than 14 inches at the withers:more than 15 inches is a disqualification.
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This page was last updated: February 7, 2012
Hope to have some puppies in a month or so.
