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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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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:

• Small Blue Gascony – FCI 31
• Great Gascony Blue – FCI 22
• Blue Gascony Basset – FCI 35
• Blue Gascony Griffon – FCI 32

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.3: Small-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – AKC – Hound ⓘ
• ​- UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

France

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.

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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• 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..

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

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

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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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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barking ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
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Child friendly ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

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:
• Group :
• Section : . .

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