Basset Hound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Basset Hound — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org / https://www.fci.be.

Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)

• ORIGIN: Great Britain.
• FCI-St. N° 163 / 27.01.2011
• FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 6 Scent hounds and related breeds.
• Size: The height should not exceed 14 inches.
• Coat: The coat is hard, smooth, and short, with sufficient density to be of use in all weather.
• Color: Any recognized hound color is acceptable and the distribution of color and markings is of no importance.
• BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT: Tenacious hound of ancient lineage which hunts by scent, possesses a pack instinct and a deep melodious voice.

Standard outline (section headings)

• FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
• BASSET HOUND
• DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID
• HEAD
• FACIAL REGION:
• LIMBS
• FOREQUARTERS:
• HINDQUARTERS:
• COAT
• SIZE:
• FAULTS:
• DISQUALIFYING FAULTS