The Basset Hound is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in France for hunting small game. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent companion dogs.
Basset Hound
MediumSporting
Origin
- Country
- France
- Region
- Normandy/Artois
Group
- Hound
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 30–38 cm · Female 28–36 cm
- Weight
- Male 23–29 kg · Female 20–27 kg
Coat
- Type
- smooth
- Length
- short
- Colours
- black, white and tan (tricolor), tan/lemon and white (bicolor), any recognized hound color
Traits
- charming, patient, low-key, stubborn, affectionate, devoted