Basset Hound
Small
France
This breed may descend from small Bloodhounds and although it originated in France, these dogs are very popular in Great Britain and the United States. Often stubborn, but gentle and benign, the Basset was once a superb hunting dog. Their pendulous ears may have been useful for picking up scents particularly on damp mornings.
Playful and silly by nature, these funny hounds appear to have a carefree attitude about life and can lack an obedient nature. They are rarely in a bad mood and always eager to go follow their noses. True to the hound group they have a desire to roam therefore having an impermeable fence is a must with this breed. They are great family dogs.
