The breed was developed by the friars of St. Hubert’ths French Abbey. They just want to breed a dog that’s similar to Bloodhound but a little smaller and slower. The word Basset came from the French word "bas" which means low or dwarf. Basset Hounds became popular in France at the beginning of 18th century. History says that Lafayette gave a pair of this breed to George Washington which made him be the man to introduce the dog to North America.
The Basset Hound dog was recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1882 and the American Kennel Club followed in 1885.
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