Meri Allen
# 13 This mating was the first successful artificial insemination in a higher mammal!
In terms of hunting, the Basset Hound was used in small packs to hunt hares and proved itself particularly well in thickets that were difficult to access. It is characterized by excellent nose performance, deliberate tracking, and endurance. Even today, he occasionally still works on a sweat.
# 14 Years ago in America, the dogs ended up in the hands of show breeders who exaggerated the breed characteristics and created a dog that was now a caricature of the former hunting dog but became fashionable as the squishy Hush Puppy.
Fortunately, the trend is over, and the emphasis is on breeding healthy, well-balanced, lighter-type hounds.
# 15 The dog, which once hunted independently, has retained its independence, which is often interpreted as stubbornness and stubbornness.
His upbringing requires consistent patience, but he will never become a docile dog that obeys every word. The even-tempered, well-tolerated basset hound is not a very keen runner. All hound colors allowed.