Source: 16th century

Origin: France

Became a registered trademark of shoes

The hanging long ears are paired with a red ground The Basset Hound, with its round eyes and bitter-melon face, often wins the admiration of dog lovers because of its miserable face. In fact, under its pitiful and cute appearance, it hides a versatile heart. The Basset Hound is the most beautiful dog in the world. One of the best hounds, its keen sense of smell is rarely matched by other dog breeds. Coupled with its short limbs, it adds special charm, making it the most popular hound.

Among the hound groups The Basset Hound is one of the most popular hound families after the Miguel Hound and the Dachshund. In addition to being used as a registered trademark by shoe manufacturers, the cute puppy image is also one of the protagonists of cartoons. .The Basset Hound originated in France. Although there are different opinions about its ancestors, it is a short-legged variant of the Bloodhound that was gradually improved by mating with other dog breeds. This is generally agreed upon by Basset Hound experts. .

Origined in France

The Basset Hound only got rid of its role as an unknown dog breed after the 1950s and gradually became loved by dog ??fans all over the world. In fact, the Basset Hound The hunting dog can be regarded as an ancient noble dog breed. It originated in France and has been popular in Europe for hundreds of years, especially in France and Belgium. It is mainly used by the nobles to assist in hunting hares and deer. The United States was the first to Basset Hounds are used to hunt rabbits, but they can also be trained to hunt other prey such as raccoons and pheasants.

The Basset Hound is a very strong and reliable hound with a loud bark. And special. The particularly short limbs and dense coat make it more suitable for working in thick soil. Its keen sense of smell makes it second only to the bloodhound in sensitivity in hunting activities. Although it looks slow in appearance, But don’t underestimate the intelligence of the Basset Hound. The gentle-tempered Basset Hound can hunt in groups with other hounds or work alone. It is medium-sized, loyal to its owner, and does not require special grooming. An important factor that makes the Basset Hound successfully transform from a hunting dog to a good companion in family life.

Exploring the origin of the Basset Hound from the French word Basset, it can be found that this word was first used to describe the dog breed. , appeared in 1585, but the French word meaning short legs was most likely just a general name for all short-legged dogs at that time, and did not refer specifically to Basset Hounds. In France in the Middle Ages, hunting was prevalent. It is also common for various dog breeds to be improved through breeding and crossbreeding. However, after the French Revolution, they almost disappeared. They did not appear in documentary records until 1850.

Arrived In the mid-19th century, the two largest basset hound breeders in France produced basset hounds with very obvious differences in heads and eyes. The first type was called M. Lane's hounds, and this type of basset hound was The head of the hound is wider, the ears are shorter, the eyes are round and protruding, and the coat color is mostly lemon yellow and white patches. The other type is Le Couteulx, the head is narrow, the eyes are sunken, and the coat color is mostly three colors .

In 1866, a pair of Basset Hounds of the Le Couteulx type were introduced to the British royal family. Although they gave birth to five puppies a few years later, they were not disclosed to the outside world. It was public, so it did not attract public attention. It was not until 1874, when the British Earl Everett Millais introduced the Basset Hound from France and actively bred it for exhibitions that the Basset Hound really attracted the attention of the British. So Earl Everett Millais Also known as the father of the British Basset Hound. In 1875, he first registered a Basset Hound to participate in the British Dog Show, but by 1880, because he had quite a few The number of Basset Hounds that could be exhibited at the exhibition really attracted public attention. He even established the Basset Hound Club in 1884. A few years later, the Queen of England also raised Basset Hounds in the royal kennels, which further attracted the attention of the public.

During World War I, there were only thirty-three Basset Hounds in existence in the UK, and the Basset Hound Club was established in 1921. Suspension. The Basset Hound Club was established in 1954

Re-established, and with the advertising campaign of shoe manufacturer Hush Puppies, the Basset Hound has developed further.

Washington, the first president of the United States, is considered to be the first to own a Basset Hound. After the American Revolutionary War (1775-83), French General Lafayette, who assisted the United States against the British Army, sent a basset hound to Washington as a gift. In 1883 and 1884 At that time, American Basset Hound fans began to import Basset Hounds from the UK. At the Westminster Show in 1884, Nemours, a male Basset Hound imported from the UK, first appeared in front of the American public. The dog soon completed the championship registration in 1886. The first Basset Hound registered with the AKC was in 1885.

The Basset Hound gradually became popular among Americans. , after 1920, the number of imports increased even more, and it became an indispensable and important participating dog breed in dog shows everywhere. In 1928, Time magazine published a photo of the Basset Hound on the cover, writing Reports about the 52nd Westminster Dog Show brought this breed to the attention of Americans. In 1935, the Basset Hound Club was formally established, and various field hunting competitions were also launched. Hounds are already a well-known popular dog breed in the United States.

Early training will avoid trouble

Those who want to raise a Basset Hound should not be fooled by its innocent face. You are confused. It can be said to be a very scheming dog breed, not as honest as it looks. When it doesn’t want to abandon you, it may pretend to be fast asleep, making you reluctant to wake it up, but once you As soon as you secretly open the refrigerator, it will not miss any opportunity to get a piece of the pie and wake up from its sleep immediately. It needs a lot of exercise and does not like to be left alone at home for too long. The owner should try to exercise with it as much as possible. Care for it to prevent it from barking behavioral problems. Its bark can be heard in the sky, making the neighbors unbearable. But if it is well trained, it will be a good housekeeper dog. It is also very patient with children. , Generally, a normal Basset Hound will not be timid or aggressive.

It is necessary to give the Basset Hound basic training, and it should be implemented as early as possible to avoid it becoming difficult to develop bad habits. Trained. Because the Basset Hound is a very independent dog breed, the owner should treat it with a firm attitude, use encouragement instead of punishment, and never impose severe physical punishment. Once well-trained, your Basset Hound will not only be a stranger You can't deceive it, and you will still have a happy life, because it may be better than a clown in playing tricks. Above\Huang Jianguo

1. [Introduction]

Baji The Hound has the following notable characteristics. It is an excellent trail tracking dog that can work in very complex terrain conditions. This is a short-legged dog with plenty of bone (heavy bones). Compared to other breeds, size is crucial. His movements are steady but not clumsy. Be gentle in temperament and not pushy or shy. Has the stamina to work long hours in the wilderness and is very dedicated.

2. [Head]

The head is large and well proportioned. The length from occipital bone to muzzle is slightly longer than the width at brow bone. The overall head appearance is of medium width.

Skull: Slightly arched, occipital bone clearly protruding. A broad, flat skull is to be faulted. The distance from the nose to the stop is approximately the same as the distance from the stop to the occipital bone. The sides are flat and there is no cheekiness (cheek bulging). Viewed from the side, the contours of the skull and muzzle are straight and parallel to each other, with a moderately clear stop. The skin on the entire head is loose, and when the head is turned downward, there are clear wrinkles on the eyebrows. Dry head and tight skin are faults.

Muzzle: Deep, heavy, not elongated. Nose: The pigmentation is dark black, pure black is best, and the nostrils are wide and open. A dark liver-colored nose that matches the color of the head is acceptable but not ideal.

Teeth: Large, healthy and regular, with a scissors or pincer bite. An overshot bite or an undershot bite is a serious fault.

Lips: The pigmentation is dark black and drooping. The drooping lips in front are square and extend backward, and the lips in the back are loose and drooping.

The fat on the throat: very clear and obvious.

Neck: Powerful, of sufficient length, moderately arched.

Eyes: gentle, sad, slightly sunken, nictitating membrane clearly visible, color brown, preferably dark brown. A slightly lighter color that matches the overall color is allowed, but not ideal. Very light or protruding eyes are to be faulted.

Ears: Very long, set low, and can reach past the tip of the nose if pulled forward. The texture is soft and hangs loosely, with the ends slightly curled inward. They are located further back on the head (at the end of the skull) and when at rest, the ears hang down to the neck. Ears that are set too high or are flat are a serious fault.

3. [Forequarters]

Chest: Deep and plump, with prominent sternum and significantly exceeding the forelimbs.

Shoulders: The shoulders and elbows are against the chest. The distance from the lowest point of the chest to the ground should allow him to move freely in different terrain conditions. The bottom of the chest of an adult Basset Dog is above the ground. The distance generally does not exceed 1/3 of the shoulder height. The shoulder blades are sloping back and strong. Steep shoulders, wrong fore end, and elbows turned out are serious faults. Forelimbs: Short, powerful, heavy-boned and wrinkled. Elbows extending beyond the front legs are a disqualification. Feet: Thick, very heavy, with heavy, hard pads. The feet are well arched and slope evenly outward to the width of the shoulders. Feet below the pasterns are to be severely faulted. Toes: Neither pinched together nor spread apart, and about as wide as the front of the body. Dewclaws can be removed.

4. [Body]

The ribs are long, smooth, and extend backward. The ribs are well supported and provide adequate space for the heart and lungs. Ribs with flat sides or raised ribs are to be faulted. The topline is straight and level without any sign of humping or sag. A humped or slumped topline is a fault.

5. [Hindquarters]

The hindquarters are very plump and rounded, with a width roughly equal to the shoulders. It should never show laxity or lack of connection with the overall depth of the body. When standing firmly, the stifles of the hind legs are set low but do not appear to be in a crouching position. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel to each other and the hocks turn neither in nor out. Cow legs or bowed legs are serious faults. Hind paws pointed straight forward. Steep, lack of angulation in hindquarters is a serious fault. Dewclaws, if present, can be removed.

6. [Tail]

The tail is unbroken, located on the extension line of the spine, but slightly curved, and carried cheerfully in the manner of a hound.

7. [Shape]

Height at the withers shall not exceed 14 inches. Any height over 15 inches at the withers is a disqualification.

8. [Gait]

The movements of the Basset Hound are smooth, powerful and easy. As a short-legged tracking hound, the nose must be kept close to the ground at all times. The correct gait mainly comes from the correct coordination of the front and rear legs. When traveling in a straight line, the rear feet and front feet move in the same straight line, the hocks are moderately bent, and the movements do not appear stiff. There must be no paddling, rocking or staggered gait with the front legs, and the elbows must be close to the body. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel to each other.

9. [Coat]

The coat is hard, smooth, short, and dense enough to work in any climate condition. The skin is loose and elastic. Coat that is significantly too long is a disqualification.

10. [Color]

All colors allowed in hunting dogs are acceptable. Color and marking distribution are not important.

11. [Disqualification]

Height at the withers exceeds 15 inches.

The elbow joint extends beyond the front legs.

Conspicuously long coat.