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Basset Artesian Normand
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Basset Artesian Normand
(Artesian Norman Basset) (Basset Artesiano de Normandia)
(Basset Artésien Normand) (Basset artésien
normand)
Photo Courtesy of Välkommen till Motvindens
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Description
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The Basset Artesian Normand looks a
little like a Basset Hound, but lighter in weight.
A short, straight legged hound, its body is twice as long as it is high. Its
head is dome-shaped and powerful with hairy cheeks. Its eyes are large and
serious looking. Its ears are very long, cone-shaped, soft, and pointed giving
the head a noble and beautiful appearance. The neck is slightly dewlap and the
muscles are smooth with a moderate amount of wrinkles. The chest is round with
clearly visible sternum. The large, black nose protrudes slightly beyond the
lips. The tail is thick at the root, but narrowing progressively, and carried
with a saber curve. The coat is very short, bicolor: orange and white, or
tricolor: orange, tan and white. Breeders prefer white feet. |
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Temperament |
The Basset Artesian
Normand is fairly easy to obedience train. Although brave and determined in the
hunt, the Artesian is gentle with children and makes a fine, trustworthy pet.
They have a very deep bark and may bark loudly when strangers arrive, but will
still give a warm welcome. Courageous and headstrong in the hunt, but
good-natured and obedient, he is valued as a companion as well as an excellent
hunter. Many French owners embrace this dwarfish hunter and welcome him into
their home as a member of their family. He has an excellent nose and loves to
take off after an interesting scent, so be careful it does not slip away from
you. They will get along nicely with other breeds, for they live in packs in
France. If they are socialized with cats and other household animals when they
are young, they will get along with them as well. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 10-14 inches (25-36 cm.)
Weight: about 33 pounds (15 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
The long back of the Basset Artesian
Normand is prone to disk disease. |
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Living Conditions |
The Basset Artesian Normand is
good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard
will do. |
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Exercise |
This breed needs
long daily walks, but
remember that it will take off after any interesting scent when it is off its
lead. If this happens, put a piece of your clothing or something with your scent
on it near where the dog disappeared and you will most likely find the dog in
that spot in a few hours or at least by morning. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 13-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat
of the Basset Artesian Normand is easy to groom. Rub a rubber brush over
the dog's coat occasionally to remove dead hair. Shampoo only when necessary.
Clean the ears regularly and keep the toenails short. |
Origin |
The Basset Artesian
Normand is one of the six recognized French Basset breeds. Originating in Artois
and Normandy, it dates back to the 1600's. Bassets are dwarfed, full-sized
hounds, retaining the body lengths of their forebears, but with enlarged heads,
shortened long bones, and larger joints. Their short stature allows hunters to
follow them easily on foot. By the turn of this century, the Basset Artesian
Normand was developing into two distinct lines, straight-legged hunters and
crocked-legged, droopy-eared companion and show dogs. French breeder Leon
Verrier developed today's standard, which blends attributes of both varieties.
The Artesian Basset needed straight legs that would neither hinder his speed nor
drain his energy in order to work in unruly terrain, brush and briar. This
handsome strong-bodied dog was developed strictly for utility, but because of
its good temperament, it also makes a good companion dog. It is used for hunting
foxes and hares, sometimes in company with larger hounds. When the larger dogs
are unable to penetrate the brambles, the Artesian Normand is ready to throw
itself decisively into action. Like other bassets and terriers, it will go into
lairs after its prey. The breed was recognized in 1911. |
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Hound |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Henrietta
Henrietta
Ronya, the 3 month old
Basset Artesian
Normand puppy
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