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14+ Historical Facts About Basset Hounds You Might Not Know

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The cute and adorable Basset Hound breed was bred in England and the system in the middle of the 20th century. The name of the breed consists of two English words, which translate as: “perch” – low and “hound” – hound, which explains the purpose of the breed. Behind the comical appearance of the Basset Hound, there is a real hunter, it is distinguished by its ultra-high sensitivity, endurance, and outstanding hunting qualities.

#2 Officially, the Basset Hound is considered an English breed, but the birthplace of its ancestors was still France.

#3 In 17th century France, Basset dogs were very fashionable dogs. They lived at the royal court and participated in the hound hunting.

Mary Allen

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