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Blue Gascony Basset
Francia FCI 35 . Small-sized Hounds

The Blue Gascony Basset It is a dog with an excellent sense of smell, Active, Agile and good port

Basset Azul de Gascuña

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Characteristics "Blue Gascony Basset"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Blue Gascony Basset" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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History

The Blue Gascony Basset is a basset hound native to southwestern France, whose roots are uncertain. According to hunting historians, He is a contemporary of Mr. Gastón Fébus from the 14th century, like the great blue hounds. Some claim that it comes from a cross between the Gascon Saintongeois and the Small Blue Gascony, others that it is the result of a mutation of the Great Gascony Blue after the French Revolution, when commoners, who were now allowed to hunt, they needed a slower dog that they could keep on foot.

Endangered in the 19th century, the breed was reborn in the early 20th century at the initiative of a few western breeders. Its first standard was published in 1919.

Recognized in 1963 by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the Blue Gascony Basset still rare outside of France. In North America, the breed obtained official recognition from the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1991, as well as the American Association of Rare Breeds, but it is ignored by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).

Even within the French borders, its extension was minimal until 1980. Since then, the Blue Gascony Basset, although it has become more known, has maintained its status as a little-known dog, especially in the southern region. They are often called "chien du Midi" because of their origin in the regions of Béarn and Gascogne. Even today, most breeders of Blue Gascony Basset are found in the west and south of the country.

This breed represents a little more than 150 records in TFO – Central Canine Society.

There are four breeds recognized as “Gascony Blue” by the FCI:

The Great Gascony Blue and the Small Blue Gascony they are the best-known varieties.

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Physical characteristics «Blue Basset of Gascogne»

The race Blue Gascony Basset carries much inheritance from the great race from which it comes: The Basset. It is a very big dog, Although not too heavy (16 kg approximately). It has a not very broad and slightly domed head. His neck is quite long, slightly arched. His height is around the 34-38 centimeters.

It has black and wide nose, with the wide open nostrils. Its snout is, practically, the same length as the skull. Their eyes are oval shaped, What gives them the feeling of being sunk, What makes them a very sweet expression, and a little sadder…

The ears of this breed are fine, a little curly, very long and finished at tip. The ear is narrow at its source, which is located below the eye line.

When is the dog standing, its tail almost touches the ground. Its fur is white mottled black spots, It must never be totally white. The hair is short and smooth. Such as dense speckled is what gives him the blue tone.

Character and aptitudes «Blue Basset of Gascogne»

The Blue Gascony Basset It is a dog with an excellent sense of smell, Active, Agile and good port. It is a great Hunter. Usually howl. It is a dog that is easily vistas, It Intelligent, clever and funny, is also very loving and joyful. It is an excellent partner you need to play regularly (plenty of exercise).

It is quite stubborn, his instinct for Hunter is very developed. It can be an excellent guard dog.

Education «Blue Basset of Gascogne»

Due to his intelligence and loyalty to his master, the Blue Gascony Basset it is quite easy to train. But, how sometimes he gets distracted or stubborn, may have difficulty keeping order. Food is a good motivator, since they are greedy dogs.

In short, the Blue Gascony Basset needs rigorous but gentle training from a young age.

Health «Blue Gascogne Basset»

This dog is in pretty good health, although it develops problems in the hindquarters with age. The breeders of the Blue Gascony Basset observe recurring problems, such as hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia, dislocated kneecaps and herniated discs (that can cause dog paralysis). It is also prone to allergies and ear infections., because of his floppy ears.

Last, how prone to stomach twisting, your servings should be divided and you should wait two hours after each meal before exercising.

Images «Blue Gascogne Basset»

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION: 35
  • Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
  • Section 1.3: Small-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.3: Small-sized Hounds.
  • AKCHound
  • ​- UKCScenthounds

FCI breed standard "Blue Gascony Basset"

Origin:
France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
24.01.1996

Use:

It is used for hunting with a shotgun and sometimes to chase game as a hound. Can hunt alone or in a pack. His favorite game is the rabbit and the hare.



General appearance:

It is a very typical Basset that denotes the great breed from which it descends.. He is quite burly, Although not too heavy.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :

• Size / body length, about 5/8.
• Chest height / Size, about 2/3.



Behavior / temperament:

Has a very good sense of smell. It is active, agile and persistent. It is applied in hunting and its howl is beautiful and sonorous. Easily joins the pack. He is affectionate and cheerful, and he likes to romp.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Skull : I visit from the front, it is slightly domed and not too wide. The occipital protuberance is marked. Seen from above, the back is ogival shaped. Forehead is bulging.
  • Nasal-frontal depression (Stop) : It is little accentuated.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Black and wide. The Windows are wide open.
  • Snout : It is the same length as the skull. It is thick. The muzzle is the same length as the skull, slightly arched.
  • Lips : Pretty hanging, covering the lower jaw well and giving the end of the snout a square profile. The commissure is well marked, although it is not lazy.
  • Nose cane : It is the same length as the skull. It is thick and slightly arched.
  • Jaws/Teeth : The joint is in the form of scissors. The incisors are set at right angles to the jaws..
  • Cheeks : They are thin, being able to present one or two folds of the skin.

Eyes : They are oval in shape and appear sunken. They are brown. His expression is sweet and a little sad.

Ears : They are characteristics of this blue breed, they are fine, twisted, they end in a point and must go beyond the tip of the nose. They are narrow at their insertion, which is located well below the eye line..

Neck:

It is quite long and a little arched. The double chin is not exaggerated.

Body:

  • Back : Long and firm.
  • Pork loin : Short, well attached to the body, sometimes arched.
  • Rump : Slightly oblique.
  • Breast : Large, well developed in its length. Descends to below the elbow. The front of the sternum is quite protruding, and the back is long. Quite rounded ribs.
  • Flanks : Pretty stretched.

Tail:

The root is thick. Carried in the shape of a saber, sometimes it is somewhat spiky (towards the tip around the tail a few longer and thicker hairs slightly separated in a spike shape). During rest your limb should just touch the ground.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

  • As a whole : They're strong. A slight twist or semi-twist is acceptable.
  • Shoulder : Muscular, no appearance of heaviness ; oblique.
  • Elbows : Well attached to the body.

LATER MEMBERS :

  • As a whole : Seen from the back, a vertical line descending from the tip of the gluteus passes through the center of the leg, hock, metatarsal and foot.
  • Thighs : Long and muscular.
  • Hock : Width, slightly angled and fairly close to the ground.
  • Metatarsus : Short, strong.

FEET : They have an oval shape, little elongated. Fingers are thin and tight together. The pads and nails are black.

Movement:

Regular and fairly fluent.

Mantle

SKIN : It is flexible and not too thin. Black, or strongly streaked with black spots. It's never completely white. The mucous membranes are black.

HAIR : Short, semi-thick and well dense.

COLOR : Completely speckled with black and white, imparting a slate blue reflection. It may or may not be marked with more or less extended black spots. Usually, there are two black spots on each side of the head, that cover the ears, circle the eyes and stop at the cheeks. These do not join over the top of the head, but they leave a white space in the center of which there is often a small oval black spot typical of the breed..
Above the eyes are two more or less raised tan markings located on the zygomatic arches simulating four eyes. Traces of tan can also be found on the cheeks, the lips, the inside of the ears, the limbs and under the tail.



Size and weight:

Height to the cross : For males and females : 34 to 38 cm..



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria must be considered as a fault and the seriousness of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog.

Head :
• Skull too wide and flat.
• Round and globular eyes.
• High set ears, wide, thick and rounded.

Neck :
• Short.

Body :
• Long body, loose top line, lack of corpulence.
• Sunken xiphoid appendix.
• Flat ribs.

Tail :
• Diverted tail.

Forelimbs :
• Straight shoulders.
• Elbows forward.
• Pasterns twisted outwards, carpi deviated forward.
• Crushed feet.

Hind limbs :
• Closed or widely spaced hocks seen from behind.

Fur :
• Satin and fine.

Color :
• Tan marks too pale.

Behavior :
• Shy dog.

MISS PLAYOFFS :

• Fearful or aggressive dog.
• Serious anatomical deformation.
• Notable lack that causes any impediment.
• Characteristics that do not correspond to the type.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Light eyes.
• Body too long.
• Rib deformation, absence of xiphoid appendix.
• Twisted anterior extremities.
• Any other coat that is not established by the standard.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-sized testicles completely descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Basset Bleu de Gascogne, Bleus de Gascogne (English).
2. Basset bleu de Gascogne (French).
3. Basset bleu de Gascogne (German).
4. Basset bleu de Gascogne (Portuguese).
5. Basset azul de Gascuña (español).

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