The Basset Hound 
is
a hunting dog and is descended from the Basset Artesien Normand
of France, which was imported to England and there bred with
the Bloodhound. (Basset is a French word meaning "low-slung.")
It is used for hunting pheasant, hare, fox and opossum.
It is about 14 inches high and weighs around
45 pounds. It has dark, sad eyes. It needs a great deal of exercise.
It can also be a good companion dog. It is friendly with its
master and good with children.
Shown at top are some Basset 
Hounds
living at Jeannie's Cottage. There is a Basset Hound Tote
in the back made by Manual Woodworkers and Weavers. In
front are, from left, a little Basset Hound Soft Spot
from Ganz, Stubbsley the Basset from Douglas
Cuddle Toys, Prince the Basset from Ganz and
a little frame from E&S Imports and at far right is
a little Basset from Fuzzy Town Plush.
You'll find several of the Basset Hounds
on this page in the gift
shop. The little Basset Hound at right is the Webkinz Basset
Hound from Ganz, which is now retired. Owning this pet gives
you access to Webkinz World,
a wonderful virtual world of fun and games. Click
here to take you to our Webkinz area.
