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Basset Hound History
Basset hound history will usuallly include information on breeders and rescue and also pictures.
The origin of the breed can be traced back to ancient French hounds that were used for the slow trailing of game. By the 16th century the breed became very popular. Most of the hunting hounds of Europe are believed to have descended from the stock known as the Saint Hubert of France.
Basset hound history will usuallly include information on breeders and rescue and also pictures.
To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!
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Basset Hound History -
rescue, pictures
Common misspellings are basset-hound, bassett hound, bassett hounds, basshound, bass hound, bassethounds, bassethound, bassett hound dogs, akc basset hounds, bassette hound, bassetthounds.
The major use of the breed in the United States is for the hunting of rabbits. The scenting and trailing ability of these dogs is second only to the Bloodhound. The name of the breed means "low set" in French. Shakespeare is known to have been one of the famous breed fanciers, and even described the beauty of the breed in his poems. Basset hound history will usuallly include information on breeders and rescue and also pictures.
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