| Although we are unable to identify the exact time | | | | body; it became the perfect hunting formula for |
| period in history when the Bassett Hound was | | | | these needs. |
| created, some historians have noted that the first | | | | Ultimately, there are four different variations of |
| mention of this type of dog was found during | | | | the short-legged kind were created. One of these |
| 16th-century text that made mention to | | | | variations is know as the Basset Artesien |
| "short-legged dogs used for badger hunting. | | | | Normand. The Basset Artesien Normand is what |
| We also know that comparable dwarf breeds that | | | | closely resembles today's Basset Hound. In the |
| had short legs were used during the ancient | | | | late 1800s and then again around 1930, crosses |
| times, but it is very difficult to focus in on exactly | | | | were developed with Bloodhounds to bring up |
| when and why the Bassett Hound was | | | | their size. The first Bassett Hounds were sent to |
| intentionally bred. | | | | England and the United States during the late |
| The word "Basset" is French and is derivative | | | | 1800s. |
| from bas, which means "dwarf". We know that | | | | Personality |
| short-legged dogs were normally used for slow | | | | You will discover that the Bassett Hound is one of |
| paced hunting during the French Revolution. | | | | the most calm and relaxed dog breeds alive |
| History of this dog breed indicates a much clearer | | | | today. They are very good-natured with nearly |
| snap shot after French Revolution. | | | | every other animal and human they come into |
| During this time period that Basset Hounds | | | | contact with. The Basset is enormously suited for |
| became a whole lot more common as a hunting | | | | kids and is well behaved even in the company of |
| companion. Many Hunters needed a dog that was | | | | other strange dogs. Even though these dogs are |
| intelligent enough with its scent ability to hunt prey | | | | considered high in affection levels and friendliness, |
| and at the same time was slow enough so that | | | | do not underestimate its watchdog capabilities. In |
| they could be followed and hunted with guns. This | | | | addition, these Hounds made great watchdogs. |
| is where this animal received its small dwarf-like | | | | |