Basset Hound

FCI 163 . Small-sized Hounds

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Basset Hound" 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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The origin of the Basset Hound It, without a doubt, French and one of its closest ancestors is the Artois Hound, that was brought to England in 1.874 along with the Norman artesian Basset, crossing in England into a single breed which in turn was crossed with the St. Hubert Hound (using in 1.892 techniques of artificial insemination), favouring, during the selection, copies of most short legs, in order to obtain a dog capable of getting even between the most thick vegetation.

In 1880 It is considered the first class of Basset Hound in England and it is also being prepared at this time that the first standard and it appears that the dichotomy between Work and Beauty. At the end of the 19th century, the breeding of this breed grows rapidly and the quality of their dogs, as well, and they are divided into two lineages, the work and the exhibition. Y, was in 1935 the name "Basset Hound" was born, registered first, documented. In 1962, Figure the first litter is registered in France.

The United States adopted the breed and created a companion-only dog.

These dogs are around 33 to 38 cm. (on the cross), they have short hair and are generally tricolor (black, honey and white). They also tend to be white with red spots or Red-footed. Some, Although few, they can be gray. They may occasionally leave copies with long hair, although it is not a desirable characteristic according to the breed standard.

They have very long ears (up to the chest), also long neck with much loose skin and wrinkles around your head, This causes that you have a permanently sad. Its tail is long, erect and a curve.

"Basset Hound"
Dogs 101- Basset Hound cool training with bassets at the kennel

His short stature is misleading because they are very long and they can reach things that dogs of similar heights could not.
It has marked degree, features that equip it admirably for tracking through rough terrain. Dog short members, heavier bones, considering its size, than any other breed of dog; and although slow movements, they are in no sense clumsy.

The word Basset It comes from the French "bas" which means low and that is the main characteristic of this breed. The Basset Hound It is a breed of small stature due, fundamentally, their short legs and elongated body. The head is prominent and it highlights a few wrinkled brows (due to the large amount of skin), long floppy ears, a few deep eyes that convey sadness and hanging lips. The skin is flaccid and causes many wrinkles around the body and is covered by a short hair, rough can be of different colors of the Bassets (white, black & Fawn) in any combination.

Low and somewhat plump appearance might suggest it is a lazy dog and something sleazy but this is only an impression, is a loving dog of the year. You need to do plenty of exercise to prevent overweight and arthritis at advanced ages.

A specific care of this breed is the possibility of the development of conjunctivitis due to the loose skin around the eyes. (that leads to contain moisture), should be monitored continuously.

His facial expression promises sadness, fatigue, but a dog very joyful, good and very sociable, She loves children and adapts perfectly to the family environment. As well, despite his physical appearance, is a dog She loves the exercise, Sport and trips. It can be very stubborn, as well, about all dogs...

Nice temperament, never aggressive or shy (only in some cases). It has great strength in the field. extremely faithful.

The stubborn side of Basset Hound requires authoritative parenting. You don't have to wait for him to "pass his youth", since it only matures around 3 years. A constant education, firm and consistent from an early age will make a good companion dog.

In fact, no matter how smart I am, you will know how to make the most of every hesitation. Hence the importance of being consistent and clear in the rules and the rewards that will be given. It shouldn't surprise you that he can turn a deaf ear when you annoy him..

It is known that the Basset Hound Have overweight, so the risk of canine obesity must be taken into account, that can damage your spine.

Being the back a sensitive point of the Basset Hound, it is recommended to avoid obstacles and stairs in your daily life.

It also, the Basset Hound have a predisposition to certain skin conditions:

– atopia;
– dermatitis with malassezia;
– primary seborrhea;
– intertrigo (in the folds of the skin).

Their long ears can also be a complicating factor. In fact, are prone to infections such as scabies in the ear, due to Otodectes cynotis, a microscopic mite that causes itching and pain. This infection is diagnosed by direct examination of the parasite in the ear and then treated by local application of an acaricidal treatment..

Last, the eyes of the Basset Hound, since it is known that the breed has a genetic predisposition that favors the development of primary glaucoma, an eye disease in dogs that impairs the function of the optic nerve. This disease is diagnosed by an ophthalmological exam that measures intraocular pressure, what should a vet do. It is recommended that this examination be performed as soon as possible in the Basset, since the adverse effects of this disease can be reduced if detected early.

The Basset Hound does not need much coat maintenance. But, the Basset Hound loses hair all the time, so it should be brushed regularly to avoid the accumulation of hair in the house.

It also, their ears often need to be cleaned, as their length makes it particularly easy for dirt to enter them.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 163
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds
• Section 1.3: Small-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

France

13.10.2010

Use:

Hunting dog.

General appearance:

It is a short-limbed hound, of considerable substance, well balanced and with countless qualities. It is important to keep in mind that it is a working hound and must be suitable for those purposes., therefore it must be strong, active and have great resistance in the field of work. TEMPERAMENT / BEHAVIOR: It is a tenacious hound of ancient lineage, that hunts by venting its prey and has the instinct of the pack. His voice is deep and melodious. He is gentle and affectionate, never aggressive or shy.

It is a tenacious hound of ancient lineage, that hunts by venting its prey and has the instinct of the pack. His voice is deep and melodious. He is gentle and affectionate, never aggressive or shy.

Head:

The forehead may have a small amount of wrinkles, as well as the part next to the eyes. In any case, the skin on the head is elastic enough to wrinkle slightly when facing forward or when the dog lowers its head.

The top of the snout is almost parallel to the top line of the skull and is not much longer than the head., measured from the naso-frontal depression to the occiput.

• Skull: It is domed in shape and the occipital protuberance is prominent; its width is medium in the region of the eyebrows and decreases slightly to the muzzle.
• Depression links (Stop): Something marked.

facial region:

• Truffle: Completely black, except for light colored hounds, where it appears brown or liver. Windows are wide and wide open; the truffle sticks out a little beyond the lips.
• Snout: The appearance of the muzzle is thin, but it is not pointed.
• Lips: The flews of the upper lip considerably cover the lower lips.
• Jaws / Teeth: The jaws are strong, with a perfect bite, regular and full scissor, That is, the upper incisors cover the lower incisors in close contact and are implanted at right angles in the jaws..

Eyes: Rhomboid-shaped, they are neither prominent, or sunk. They are dark, but they can be medium brown in light colored hounds. His expression is calm and serious. Light or yellow eyes are very undesirable.

Ears: Low insertion, just below the eye line. They are long, although not in excess, and extend only slightly beyond the tip of a snout of correct length. They are narrow throughout their length and tightly curled inwards. They are very flexible, fine and smooth texture.

Neck:

He's muscular, well arched, quite long and with a pronounced dewlap, although not in excess.

Body:

Long and deep throughout its length; the withers and the loin are approximately the same height.

• Back: Rather wide and horizontal. From the withers to the hips the back is not excessively long.
• Pork loin: May be somewhat arched. Breast : Viewed from the front, the sill adapts perfectly to the curvature of the forearms. The sternum is prominent, but the chest is neither narrow nor too deep. The ribs are well rounded and tight; extend well back, no protruding edges.
• bottom line, belly: There must be adequate clearance between the lower part of the chest and the floor that allows the dog to move freely over all types of terrain..

Tail:

It is well established and is rather long. It is strong at its root and gradually diminishes. Under the tail rough hairs are observed in moderate quantity. When is the dog moving, tail stands up well and forms a smooth saber-shaped curve, but never kinked or carried too high.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Upper forearm slopes inward slightly, but not so much as to impede free movement, nor that the forelimbs touch each other when the dog is standing or in action. Some skin folds may appear on the leg but this should not be excessive in any way.
• Shoulder: They are not heavy; shoulder blades are well tilted back.
• Elbows: They are not directed inward or outward; are well attached to the sides of the chest.
• Forearm: Short limbs, strong with good bones.
• Carpo: It is highly undesirable for it to be deviated forward.
• Previous feet: Large, with strong joints and pads. The front feet can be pointed straight forward or slightly brought out, but in any case the dog must stand correctly. Weight falls equally on all fingers and pads, so that the feet leave the imprint of a large hound and the pads touch and completely cover the ground.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: They are very well muscular and prominent, imparting an almost spherical appearance, seen from the back. There may be a few folds between the hock, the foot and on the back of the hock joint may appear a slight bag of skin but by no means this should be excessive.
• Knee: Well angled.
• Metatarsus: Hocks set low, slightly carried under the body, but they are not oriented neither in nor out when the dog is standing naturally.
• Hind feet: Large, with strong joints and pads. Weight falls equally on all fingers and pads, so that the feet leave the imprint of a large hound and the pads touch and completely cover the ground.

Movement:

It is important to ensure that the dog can do its job. Movement is smooth and fluid powerful and effortless with front limbs extending well forward and rear limbs, that provide a strong impulse. Movement is free both at the front and at the back. The movement of the hock and knee should not be rigid; fingers should not drag on the ground.

Mantle

SKIN: Soft and stretchy without any exaggeration.

Fur: Smooth, short, and tight, although not too fine. All the outline is clean, no fringes. Long soft hair, fringed, it is highly undesirable.

Color: It is usually white, black and tan (tricolor) or lemon and white (bicolor), but any of the recognized colors on hounds is acceptable.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross: Of 33-38 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and its severity is considered to the degree of deviation from the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task..

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation