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
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