What does "snipiness" mean?

Rosie'sMom · 09-30-2005, 10:25 AM

Hi guys, I have a question that is purely out of curiosity. We purchased a "pet quality" basset, have had her spayed and never cared about showing her for conformation (we love her just as a pet). I have been comparing her to the breed standard in my basset books, though, just out of curiosity! The standard says something about the nose not having any "snipiness"...what does that mean? Does it mean a long pointy nose?

Mikey T · 09-30-2005, 05:56 PM

pointy like a doberman Pinscher.

Betsy Iole · 09-30-2005, 08:54 PM

It refers to lack of lip. Dachshunds are snipey, compared to bassets.

09-30-2005, 10:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rosie'sMom Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 41	What does "snipiness" mean? Hi guys, I have a question that is purely out of curiosity. We purchased a "pet quality" basset, have had her spayed and never cared about showing her for conformation (we love her just as a pet). I have been comparing her to the breed standard in my basset books, though, just out of curiosity! The standard says something about the nose not having any "snipiness"...what does that mean? Does it mean a long pointy nose?

09-30-2005, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,717	Re: What does "snipiness" mean? pointy like a doberman Pinscher.

09-30-2005, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Re: What does "snipiness" mean? It refers to lack of lip. Dachshunds are snipey, compared to bassets. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

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