Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of scent hound. The Basset Hound was developed in Great Britain from several now-extinct strains of French basset breeds. It was bred primarily for hunting rabbit and hare on foot, moving slowly enough that horses were not required.

Their sense of smell and ability to ground-scent is second only to the Bloodhound.

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