(From Mode7-7i Dogs.) 



THE HOUND (BASSET). 



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 pur- 

 poses of the smaller hounds, viz., for rabbits. 



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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 



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