SMOOTH-COATED FRENCH BASSET HOUND 



Color : Black with white and tan, the head, shoulders and quarters a rich tan, and 

 black patches on the back. They are sometimes hare-pied. 



Height: 13 in, 



Weight: 50 Ibs. 



The head is most perfect when it closely resembles that of a bloodhound. It is 

 long and narrow with heavy flues, prominent occiput, and forehead wrinkled to the 

 eyes. The general appearance of the head should indicate high breeding and -a 

 reproachful dignity. The eyes show a kind expression and no haw is visible. Ears 

 very long, so long that in hunting they will often actually tread on them, set on low, 

 and hang loose in folds like drapery. Their texture is thin and velvety. Forelegs 

 only about four inches long. Stern is carried hound fashion, coat short, fine, smooth 

 and glossy. Skin is loose and elastic. 



ROUGH-COATED FRENCH BASSET HOUND 



Color: Any recognized hound color. 



Height : 13 in. 



Weight: 50 Ibs. 



A very powerful hound for its size, on short and strong legs. The head is large, 

 skull long and narrow and peak well developed. A snipy or weak jaw is objectionable. 

 The eyes are dark with a kindly and intelligent expression. Ears set on low, of good 

 length and fine in texture. Chest large and very deep. Body massive, of good length, 

 any weakness or lightness of loin being a bad fault. Forelegs are short and very 

 powerful. Stern of moderate length and carried gaily. The coat is profuse, thick and 

 harsh to the touch, with a dense undercoat, and may be wavy. 



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