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Basset Hound in long grass out in the field

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Pack hunting with Basset Hounds for sport continues to this day in France and England, although newlaws in England restricted hunting to trails rather than live animals. .

The Basset Hound has the characteristics enabling him to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain, this was his primary purpose..

The Basset Hound is certainly one of the most easily recognizable of all the dog breeds..

His temperament is mild, not sharp or timid. He has great endurance when in the field and is extremely devoted to his master..