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Knowing and Understanding Your Bassett Hound

by Jeff Nenadic

bassett hound pictureThough the exact time of their appearance has not been pinpointed, Bassett Hounds are believe to have originated during the 1600’s when they were depicted in a 1561 hunting illustration in France. At the time, they were described as a short legged breed of dog used primarily for the purposes of tracking or hunting down badgers. They are