標準外型 : It is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while its movement is deliberate, it is in no sense clumsy.
毛質和毛色 : coat is hard, smooth, and short, with sufficient density ,Any recognized hound color
披毛護理 : his short coat requires minimal grooming.
飼養要點 : Note lop around the eyes clean, focusing on exercise to stay healthy
性格 : In temperament it is mild, never sharp or timid.
歷史和用途 : The Basset Hound was originally developed in France as a trailer of small game that hunters could follow on foot. Bassets continued to achieve very notable popularity during the reign of Emperor Napoleon, and in 1880 Queen Alexandra kept Basset Hounds in the royal kennels. Marquis de Lafayette brought Basset Hounds, known for their impeccable sense of smell, to the United States as a gift to President George Washington to use in his hunting expeditions.