| The Basset Hound - A sporting dog, originated in France during the 18th Century. They are up to 15 inches tall, and weigh from 40 to 50 pounds, They are capable and versatile hounds, noted for their musical voice and keen nose. They have been used to hunt everything from wild boar to pheasant. They are best suited to hunt in overhanging dense cover, or by a man that likes to stay close to his dog. |
