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 Basset
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A basset hound is a long, low-slung, heavy-boned
scent hound bred for hunting small game, primarily
rabbits. His long ears were developed to stir
up ground scent for his large nose to smell. The
folds of skin under his chin are useful for trapping
and holding the scent. His large feet give him
steadiness and his heavy bone makes him sturdy.
His short legs enable the hunter to follow him
apace on foot. The basset hound must have great
lung capacity and a large, strong heart so that
he can track game for long periods of time. Bassets
are expected to have the stamina to hunt day after
day in widely varying terrain, often with dense
undergrowth and in all weather conditions. They
are truly a breed for whom form follows function.
It is thought that the friars of the French Abbey
of St. Hubert were instrumental in selective breeding
from various strains of French hounds to produce
a lower set, hence slower moving dog which could
be followed on foot. The word "Basset,"
derived from the French adjective bas, means a
"dwarf" or "low structure".
Since hunting was a classic sport in medieval
France, it is not surprising that many of the
thoroughly efficient small hounds found their
way into the kennels of the aristocracy, only
to be dispersed with the changing life style brought
on by the Revolution. However, the breed was not
lost.
Except for ears and drool, the Basset is an easy
care pet. His short coat repels dirt and water
and needs minimal brushing to remove loose hair
and dirt. He needs few baths and appreciates rubdowns
with a coarse cloth or hound glove.
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