THE HOUND (BASSET).
(From Modern Dogs.)
Origin.—Probably of French origin, yet closely allied to the dachshund, though larger and heavier in every particular.
Uses.—Having a very keen nose, is used for the general purposes of the smaller hounds, viz., for rabbits.
[*] Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head, skull, eyes, muzzle, and flews | 15 |
| Ears | 15 |
| Neck, dewlap, chest, and shoulders | 10 |
| Fore legs and feet | 15 |
| Back, loins, and hind quarters | 10 |
| Stern | 5 |
| Coat and skin | 10 |
| Color and markings | 15 |
| Character and symmetry | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—Closely resembling the bloodhound’s; long, narrow, heavy flews; occiput prominent; forehead wrinkled to the eyes, which should be kind and show the haw. Teeth small, and the protruding of the upper jaw is not a fault. Ears so long that in hunting the dog treads on them, set low, hang loose in folds, ends curl inward, thin and velvety.
Neck.—Powerful, with heavy dewlaps; elbows must not turn out; chest deep and full; body long and low.
Legs and Feet.—Fore legs short (about 4 inches), close-fitting to chest; massive paw, each toe standing out distinctly.
Stifles.—Well bent; quarters muscular, giving the dog a barrel-like shape and a peculiar waddling gait.
Stern.—Coarse underneath, and carried hound fashion, i.e., carried gaily.
Coat.—Short, smooth, fine, and glossy; skin loose and elastic.
Color.—Black, white and tan, with black patches on back; also sometimes hare-pied.
Weight.—Thirty to forty-five pounds.
