Bassets probably descended from the St. Hubert Hound, an ancestor of the present-day Bloodhound. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 25, 2020, 9:16 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The word ‘Bas’ is French for low, befitting the dog’s stature. Next article The Basset Hounds come from as far back as the 1500s when the pre-revolutionary French used low slung and heavy-bodied hounds to trail and hunt rabbits. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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