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3. The neck is powerful, with heavy dewlaps. Elbows must not turn out. The 

 chest is deep, full, and framed like a " man-of-war." Body long and low. 



4. Fore legs short, about 4in., and close-fitting to the chest till the crooked 

 knee from where the wrinkled ankle ends in a massive paw, each toe standing 

 out distinctly. 



5. The stifles are bent and the quarters full of muscle, which stands out so that 

 when one looks at the dog from behind, it gives him a round, barrel-like effect. 

 This, with their peculiar waddling gait, goes a long way towards Basset character a 

 quality easily recognised by the judge, and as desirable as terrier-character in a 

 terrier. 



6. The stern is coarse underneath, and carried hound-fashion. 



7. The coat is short, smooth, and fine, and has a gloss on it like that of a 

 racehorse. To get this appearance they should be hound-gloved, never brushed. 

 Skin loose and elastic. 



8. The colour should be black, white, and tan. The head, shoulders, and 

 quarter a rich tan, and black patches on the back. They are also sometimes 

 hare-pied. 



