Basset Hound

      Basset Hound called Bassett hound, origin France. In the past, the Basset is a specialized foot hunting dogs, mostly used for hunting raccoons, foxes, rabbits and other small animals, and also be used to wildfowl. Has now been about 100 years of history. This witty demeanor with the hounds, with a very sensitive sense of smell, chase prey, when the issue of a deep and special voice, so well known. France's representative hounds, which tied with the Dachshund is the length, short legs, the representative of dogs. From 1880 onwards, brought to Britain by the aristocracy. The United States is an independent after the war, his friends gift George. Washington, DC this dog. After careful feeding, breeding, the United States Dog Business Club in 1885, allowed the registration. This dog in the United Kingdom and the United States as a watch dog's reputation is high.

【Character】

Basset character docile, clever, intelligent, loyal, a keen sense of smell, after Bloodhound is a dog in the crowd. Basset is often likened to the role of the clown is entirely because of its appearance and expression. In fact, Basset is a very sensitive and very wise, and very loyal family members. Basset gentle personality, really liked and children play, and very easy to get along with other puppy. Basset like loitering, a larger amount of exercise each day, have their own ideas, their relatively high IQ, proper training can make them very obedient.

Basset dog's personality in the apartment suitable for farming, it is a loyal family member, so it is easy and any family member of a mix, live in harmony. It also can be used to hunting, tracking, obedience and so on. Its only drawback is that some very low times will be issued by the roaring, especially when left alone at home will be issued by the roaring of dissatisfaction. If you are a very persistent and got a little older people, it will not be your puppy is an ideal, because it is the time many drool. In daily care, the most troublesome is the way it was long ears, because it is a long velvet ears fall off, the lack of air circulation, very easily lead to ear infections. Must be a day to help it clean ears. In addition to its ear problems and often outside the flow of saliva, basically it is a very easy to take care of pets.

【Size】

Height: 33 ~ 38cm

Weight: 18 ~ 28kg

【Head】

Head larger and balanced. From the occiput to the dolphin's length is greater than the width of the forehead. Throughout the appearance, the head width of the medium. Is a domed skull, the occipital bump is very obvious. Side flat, not raised cheek. Relaxation of the entire head, skin, and when it bowed his head, the forehead on the obvious accumulation of folds.

The dolphin's deep and thick, but the nose and mouth did not last long. The nose is dark black, black the best. Nostrils large and completely open. Teeth large and healthy, clean, and canine staggered or complete occlusion. Black lips, drooping forward in front at right angles to fall backward tilt, the upper lip hanging loose in the. The neck is very strong, medium length, arched.

Gentle and sad eyes, and some mild depression, with a significant instantaneous membrane.

Ears are very long, low position, while moving forward, just overlap the bottom of the nose. Their texture is as soft as velvet, hanging loosely folded forward, the bottom edge slightly curled inwards.

【Body】

Chest deep. In the front legs clearly demonstrating prominent sternum. Shoulder and the elbow close to the chest on both sides. Shoulder is on the list and effective measures. Foreleg short and strong, heavy bones with the skin folds. Paw thick, there are tough and thick feet, a very round, four legs are equally tilted slightly outward in order to maintain a balance with the width of the shoulder. Not pinch the toes together, not separately.

【Limbs】

Rib structure is long and smooth. Back extension. Ribs are very flexible, for the heart and lungs provide enough space. Plain and straight back.

Hind legs and buttocks are very plump and round in shape, about shoulder width. This dog's hind legs relied on a solid stand, revealing a very natural droop of the knee, and never after Satoshi crouched standing position.

Tail is not coccyx, while the extension of parts of the spine is slightly bent, would joyfully raised. Underside of tail coarse hair.

【Coat】

Hair hard, short and smooth, very thick, suitable for all kinds of weather. Skin relaxation and flexibility. Have a variety of colors.