Mary Allen
#4 The Basset Hound was first recognized as a separate breed in 1880 and quickly gained popularity.
#5 However, the number of bassets was greatly reduced by the World War, so it only came to Germany relatively late (1957).
#6 The 1970s were the peak of its popularity.
In Germany, Great Britain, and the USA it finally achieved the status of a fashion dog during this time.