Jardin

Hi,

Sorry I was out of state all weekend just got back home, haven't been on here since right before I left. I won't do this explanation justice and maybe a breeder here or someone with more knowledge can pipe in here to explain your question.

When I posted pictures of Bella and said to keep in mind she is a Euro bloodline and might look quite different from a backyard breeder.....

My best understanding of this is that the breeders of the Euro (European) lines breed for different characteristics then the American breeders do. You will often find the Euro lines referred to as the Old American Line as well, my understanding (and someone correct me if I am wrong here), is they breed for different characteristics for the look of the head, shorter muzzle and shorter in the leg, as well as bone density, massive ears, and that is how it was explained to me???? I love the euro look, MOST not all but MOST of the photographs of bassets used are of a euro line if you check the photo's it will usually say. Although I won't do what a lot of people (not all) who get the euro line like to force the growth on the puppy, I have heard time and again the euro line referred to as a "large breed" and to feed the large breed food. No way I would do this but I do see a noticeable difference in the 2 lines. I love them all no matter, but my hubby wanted the Euro and has since we started owning bassets 23 years ago. Just comparing my 2 dogs there is a huge difference in the look of them.

Bo =o)