Basset hound The basset hound is a breed of dog that is part of the group of hounds. It is of low height of cross, long body, short and strong legs, long ears and an extremely developed sense of smell. It is generally used for hunting deer, hares and foxes, among other animals such as the pheasant, since its hunting is more specialized. The origin of this breed dates back to the end of the 19th century, when an English dog was crossed with a Blood Hound. Due to its peculiar physical appearance, it is a popular and easily recognizable breed for all types of dog lovers and even for people with little knowledge of dog breeds, which is why it gathers many admirers and fans of its breeding, mainly in countries of Anglo-Saxon origin, in which it has a great acceptance. History Basset hounds are of French origin (hence their name, Basset, which means "small" or "dwarf" in French, and from English hound, which means "hound", thus their name tends to b...
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