THE BASSET HOUND. 



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to twelve inches at shoulder and at from twenty-six to 

 forty-eight pounds in weight and over. The best size is say 

 about eleven or twelve inches at the shoulder and about 

 forty to forty-five pounds in weight. The Basset has more 

 bone in proportion to his size than any other breed, and his 

 symmetry is an important point in his make-up. 



No especial care is necessary in preparing Basset Hounds 

 for the show bench, further than ordinary attention to 

 health, condition, and coat. These dogs usually c ' show 

 up" well on the bench, and rather appear to enjoy their 

 outings at shows. 



The subject of our illustration, Champion Nemours (E. 

 K. C. S. B., 14068), owned by the Maizeland Kennels, was got 

 by Champion Jupiter (12152), out of Vivien (13340). He was 

 whelped March 21, 1883, and was bred by Mr. George R. 

 Krehl, Hanover Square, London. His winnings are: First, 

 New York; first, Philadelphia; first, National Breeders' 

 Show, 1884; first and two specials, New Haven; first, Bos- 

 ton; first, New York, 1885; second, New York; champion, 

 Boston, 1886; first, New York, 1888. 



