![]() This Basset Hound has been bred over centuries so its owners can follow the dog on foot while it hunts through dense cover for badgers, rabbits, and hares. The common man used this breed for hunting as they needed to use dogs they could follow while on foot. In later years, this breed was mixed with other dogs to boost its size.Īs the Basset Hound began to gain popularity, notable admirers ranged from King Edwards VII to Shakespeare. The name Bloodhound was given to this imported dog, transforming the Belgian hunting dog into one the most well-known tracking dogs, thanks to its keen sniffer. Early Ardennes hounds were brought to Britain in 1066 during the Norman invasion, when the breed was used in packs to hunt stag. History reveals little about the Basset Hound until around the 1500s, when the breed was first referred to as a badger hunter. The Basset Hound is a smooth, short-coated dog, with a long, heavy body and wrinkly, short stout legs. Even if you don’t plan to track anything, the Basset Hound makes a wonderful family pet. With a love for sniffing and following trails, this breed will let you know that it is on to something with a loud howl. This dog may move slower than other breeds, but it still needs daily exercise. ![]() Used for badger hunting and trailing rabbits, this dog is easygoing, good natured, and gets along with children and other pets. The only living descendant of the earliest scent hounds, the Basset Hound is a smooth, short-coated dog, with a long, heavy body and wrinkly, short stout legs. ![]() You can’t resist those awww-inducing eyes, floppy ears and hangdog expression. Elvis didn’t know what he was talking about – the Hound Dog, aka the Basset Hound, will be a friend of yours forever. ![]()
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