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it closest resembles a Bloodhound’s. It is long and narrow, with 
heavy flews, occiput prominent, ‘‘la bosse de la chasse,” and 
forehead wrinkled to the eyes, which should be kind, and show 
the haw. The general appearance of the head must present high 
breeding and reposeful dignity ; the teeth are small, and the upper 
jaw sometimes protrudes. This is not a fault, and is called the 
““bec de lievre.” 
2.—The ears are very long, and when drawn forward folding 
well over the nose—so long, that in hunting they will often actually 
tread on them ; they are set on low, and hang loose in folds like 
drapery, the ends inward curling, in texture thin and velvety. 
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.—Forelegs short, about 4 ins., 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 quarters a rich tan, and black patches on the back. 
They are also sometimes hare-pied. 
ProposEp Points or THE BassET-Hounp (RovuGH). 
Head and ears . : ‘ - . value 20 
Body, and hind-quarters . < « a 35 
Legs and feet . 3 A ° + 9 «20 
Coat “ : ‘ . ae gg ES 
Basset character, etc. 5 ‘ say FO 
Total 100 
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