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Basset Bleu de Gascogne
General Appearance
Smooth coated, athletic and aristocratic basset. Powerful but not too heavy.
| Below | Average | Above | Key | |
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| Good with children | ||||
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| Lifespan | |
Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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| Location | |
Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Sagacious, lively hound possessing an excellent nose and a deep and sonorous voice.
Temperament
Audacious, curious and affectionate but somewhat reserved.
Head and Skull
Wedge shaped, not too wide, skull domed with well defined occipital point. Foreface long and slightly aquiline. Nose black with wide nostrils.
Eyes
Oval, preferably dark brown. Sad and gentle expression.
Ears
Set below the eyeline, fine, curled in, ending in a point and extending to at least the tip of the nose when drawn forward.
Mouth
Strong jaws with a regular scissor bite, ie upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth, teeth and set square to the jaws. Black lips not exaggerated, slightly drooping, covering the lower jaw.
Neck
Rather long, slightly arched with dewlaps showing but not excessive
Forequarters
Forelegs strongly boned, straight or half crooked acceptable. Shoulders well muscled but not heavy, well laid with good slope to upper arm.
Body
Chest deep extending to elbow with prominent sternum. Ribs well rounded. Back long, strong and level. Loin short and strong with slight arch. Can have slight tuck up.
Hindquarters
Strong and muscular. Stifles slightly bent and hocks well let down. Rear pasterns parallel when viewed from behind and set in a line under the points of buttocks.
Feet
Strong, oval with black pads and nails.
Tail
Well set on, carried gaily, sickle fashion but reaching the ground when at rest. Broad at the base tapering to a point
Gait
Balanced and easy with noticeable drive from hindquarters
Coat
Short, dense and not too fine.
Colour
Black marked on a white base but covered entirely with black mottling which gives a blue appearance. Two black marks are found on head, covering each ear, enveloping eyes and stopping at cheeks. Above each eye a spot of tan gives breed a 'four-eyed' effect. Tan marks also found on cheeks, flews, inside ears, on legs and under tail. Some hounds completely mottled, but always have required tan marks
Size
Height at withers 30-38 cms (12-15 ins).
Excercise Requirements
Considerable
Grooming Needs
Light
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
