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BASSET ARTESIEN NORMAND

THIS SHORT-LEGGED, DETERMINED HUNTING DOG IS A LIVELY, DEVOTED FAMILY PET FCI

Height range This low-slung, long-bodied dog from the Artois and Normandy Muzzle same
12–14 in (30–36 cm) regions of France is renowned for searching, tracking, flushing out, and length as skull
Weight range pursuing hare, rabbit, and deer—either individually or in small packs.
33–44 lb (15–20 kg)
This elegant hound has a very deep bark, perhaps surprising
Life span 13–15 years for its size. Like many hounds, it requires experienced training.
Origin France
Long, low-set ears
Close, short,
smooth, tricolor coat
High-set,
tapering tail
Other colors

Tan and
white

Large,
black nose

BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE

AN AGILE, COMPACT FAMILY DOG WITH AN EASYGOING, CHEERFUL DISPOSITION FCI

Height range This versatile and nimble hound has the same qualities as the breed Slightly tapering
13–15 in (32–38 cm) from which it is derived: the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne (see p.146). It is muzzle with
brown nose
Weight range courageous and has a well-developed sense of smell, which makes it ideal
35–40 lb (16–18 kg)
for tracking and search and rescue. Although wiry, a weekly brush and
Life span 12–14 years comb is all that its coat requires.
Origin France
Tail medium length
and set high

Ears covered
in shorter, darker
hair than on body

Gold-wheaten
coat
White spot on
broad chest

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