Blue Gascony Basset

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Basset Bleu de Gascogne, Blue Gascony Griffon
Country of Origin: France
Accreditation:
United Kennel Club (UKC): Scenthound
The Kennel Club (KC): Hound

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.

A short-legged French hound with a short coat and a musical bay; happiest in a house that can offer slow country miles.

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.

Height: 13-15 inches
Weight: 37.4 pounts
Color: Entirely black and white mottled, with or without black patches, with tan markings
Coat: Short, dense, semi-thick
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

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.

Training

Train the recall early and use a long line. Scent drive is strong.

Care and grooming

Wipe the short coat and clean the long ears after work in cover. Keep this long-backed basset lean.

Shedding

Moderate.

Health

The Blue Gascony Basset is usually robust. Like other bassets, it can have ear infections and back strain, so keep the dog lean and limit jumping off furniture.

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