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10 Interesting Facts About Basset Hounds You Probably Didn't Know

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The Basset Hound was originally used as a hunting dog. In the 1970s, however, he gained increasing popularity and was declared a fashion dog.

FCI Group 6: Hounds, Scenthounds and Related Breeds, Section 1: Hounds, 1.3 Small Hounds, with working trial
Country of origin: Great Britain

FCI standard number: 121
Height at the withers: 33-38 cm
Weight: 25-35kg
Use: Hound, the family dog

#1 The Basset Hound, which is said to have been mentioned in Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, is believed to be descended from the ancient French breed Basset d’Artois.

#3 The breed soon spread to Britain, where they were crossed with Beagles and Bloodhounds to give them their distinctive looks.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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