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The Basset Hound is believed to have developed from a "curiosity" in the sixteenth century. Apparently, a point mutation in the litters Deer dogs in France where the puppies are born with short legs. (The French word "BaseT" means "set-down.") These pups were transferred high together and the short, long bodied Basset Hound was born.

The breed was introduced in Britain in the late 1800s and immediately became a favorite of the court of Queen Alexandra. In 1886, there were over 100 Bassets entry at a dog show in London. In 1892, Sir Everett Millais, considered one key "founding fathers" of race in Britain, introduced the Bloodhound in farming, in part to safeguard against the risks inherent which may be present in a small genetic pool.

Dog Baset remained popular in Britain for many years and was regularly used in pack that chased the hare. However the First World War took its toll and the dogs have become rare. In 1921, the official Basset Hound Club closed its doors for lack of membership. The race has almost completely disappeared, but a small group of enthusiasts was able to continue lines and the Basset Hound Club was reestablished in 1954.

The figures represented today in the American Kennel Club show that Baset Hound now enjoys substantial popular support in the United States. Much of this popularity is probably due to the use the Basset as a dog "poster" for the "Hush Puppy" advertising campaign of the shoe.

The Basset Hound is a long and low to race floor, with a strong frame and looks quite solid. His chest is deep and wide, almost touching the ground. His long ears and snout deep some respects resemble the head of the detective and he is well known for having nearly the same capabilities of the smell that makes Bloodhound.

He has short, dense coat that is easily maintained and can be any color recognized hound. Its front legs are permanently bent or twisted and it is quite short, the legs are often less than one third of its total height at the shoulder. It may have a tendency to back problems and this should be monitored. Also it is a race that will easily become obese if not kept well exercised and fed a proper diet.

The Basset Hound is first and foremost a dog perfume and performs that function very well, with a capacity large nose and long ears that used to sweep the smell in his nostrils as he moves. Due to his instincts of hunting dog, it is not necessarily an easy dog to train, because often his nose distraction from other activities of its owner may wish him to make.

It is generally calm, but stubborn-Ness is one of its features too. Like many dogs dog persuasion, he has a melodious voice screaming when he vocalizes. It is a dog who should be trained early to come to When called, as it can easily get carried away and follow his nose wherever it takes.

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