| The Blue Gascony Basset is a long-backed, short-legged breed of dog of the hound type, and is rather large, but not too heavy. He is entirely black and white mottled, giving a bluish appearance, with tan markings above his eyes, on his cheeks, lips, inside his ears, and on his legs and under his tail. His skull is slightly domed and not too wide, with a muzzle that is as long as his skull and slightly aquiline. He has a black and well-developed nose; deep set oval-shaped, brown eyes, with a slightly sad expression; and long and fine ears that are set low. |
| Height: |
13-15 inches |
| Weight: |
37.4 pounts |
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Entirely black and white mottled, with or without black patches, with tan markings |
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Short, dense, semi-thick |
| Description: |
The Blue Gascony Basset was originally from Gascony, an area of the southwest part of France, and documented as a modern purebred from an older scenthound, the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. The Blue Gascony Basset is primarily used to hunt rabbits, alone or in packs. |
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The Blue Gascony Basset is affectionate and happy. He is active, agile, and lively, with a fine nose and strong hunting ability, excellent in a pack or on his own. |
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