cshull

I just became aware of the fact that there are a number of basset breeds.

But, let me back up a bit. We got "Lily" from an Amish breeder (it wasn't a puppy mill) in March/07. She doesn't have quite the "droopiness" or quite as long ears of a typical basset. Though her front legs are "dwarfed", are somewhat "inward" at the knee with heavy paws pointing outward in common basset fashion, they are not excessively so. Her hind legs are straight, trim and well formed and more "beagle" like (though not as angled backward).

Yesterday, I saw some pictures of some Artesian Norman Bassets. They looked exactly like Lily. Every physical trait deviation from the typical basset hound was there.

My question is this. Does anyone have any particular experience with or insight into Artesian Norman Bassets? (Other than what I can find Googling - I've done plenty of that). I'm just wondering if anyone in this forum has first hand experience.

I did read - traits of the older breed, Artesian Norman Basset, can sometimes be apparent in poorly bred basset hounds.



Thanks, Conrad

Yogi's Mom

Here is a link for some posts that were made on the forum awhile back. Lily is beautiful!

cyberhound

Betsy Iole

, Yogi's Mom--you'd think I'd remember that thread!

There are a handful of Basset Artesien Normand breeders in the US. However, unless a dog is sold specifically as such, it is not one; it's a poorly bred Basset Hound. That doesn't mean it isn't a wonderful pet, however--it's just not a candidate for future breeding.

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