Basset Hound

A low-slung, heavy-boned scenthound originally bred in France to trail rabbits and hare at a pace slow enough for hunters to follow on foot, the Basset Hound possesses one of the most powerful noses in the canine world. They are gentle, patient, and endlessly charming, with a laid-back demeanor and a stubborn streak that can make training an exercise in patience.

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