Basset Hound

Basset Hound
Tan and white Basset Hound
Origin	France
Traits Height Males 30–38 cm (12–15 in) Females 28–36 cm (11–14 in) Weight Males 25–34 kg (55–75 lb) Females 20–29 kg (45–65 lb) Coat Smooth, short and close Colour Generally black, white and tan (tri-color) or tan/lemon and white (bi-color); but any recognized hound color acceptable. Litter size 6–8 puppies Life span Median 10–12 years
Kennel club standards The Kennel Club standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog in the hound family. The Basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting hare. Their sense of smell and ability to ground-scent is second only to the Bloodhound.^[1]

Basset Hounds are one of six recognized "basset"-type breeds in France. The name Basset is derived from the French word bas, meaning 'low', with the attenuating suffix -et—together meaning 'rather low'. Basset Hounds are usually bicolours or tricolours of standard hound coloration.