It was not until the 1880s that Bassets made it to America. ![]() It was also in England that the dog's first breed standard was created. He produced a much heavier hound using French and English Bassets. The person noted as the founder of the modern Basset was Everett Millais. By the 1870s, the dogs were being exported to England. It was shortly after that, in the 1870s, that semi-modern Basset Hounds were developed.įrance was not the only place that Bassets were appreciated as well as developed. By the 1860s, the pooches had come international stars after they were shown in Paris at the first canine exhibition. In the 1850s, Emperor Napoleon III kept Bassets. In time, they became popular with royalty too. (Only royalty and upper class people hunted on horses.) The short legs, deep mouth (for baying), and large ears (to agitate scents) allowed them to easily find and track small game. It was found in a book about hunting and authored by Jacques du Fouilloux titled "La Venerie." By the 19th century, the breed was featured frequently in French illustrations.īasset Hounds were highly valued by commoners in France as they were dogs that were perfect for hunting on foot. The first known record of a basset-style dog was in the late-16th century. During that vast period of history, quite a bit happened. The modern Basset, however, was developed in the mid- to late-19th century. It is believed to have been from a mutation in a St. Basset Hound Breed HistoryĪccording to some breed clubs, the Basset Hound origin dates back to the sixth century AD and is one of the breeds that came from the St. The breed does shed year round, but brushing the coat weekly can dramatically help reduce the amount of shed. However, regardless of how easy the coat is to maintain the breed is so low to the ground that their stomach can come in contact with a large variety of dirty things which may require their owners to bathe them more frequently. The basset hound's coat is short, smooth, and waterproof, making it extremely easy to keep clean. ![]() The breed is very friendly and does well with children and other pets. They were bred to hunt game with a large pack of other dogs so the basset hound desires companionship and suffers from separation anxiety if left alone for too long. They rarely get upset or snappy, which many people say is due to their laziness. Of course, nearly all of this weight is carried in their elongated bodies which makes it very difficult to pick up a basset hound.īasset hounds are generally a mild mannered dog breed. Adults can weigh as much as 65 pounds and still be 10-12 inches tall from ground to shoulder. The basset hound is likely the shortest large dog breed. Has a distinct odor that some may find smelly.Once on a scent, can be difficult to control.They are extremely headstrong, they can be exceedingly lazy, and the problems caused by their refusal to be easily trained can be vexing.īelow is a list of the good and bad facts and information regarding Basset Hounds: While they are outgoing, playful, and friendly, they are not the best dogs for first-time owners or as companion animals. What would for most dog breeds be mutations that would be detrimental to the dog were boons to this canine. ![]() The Basset Hound was produced to be not just a scent hound and for hunting, but to be a superior dog in that field.
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