The French word "bas" is thought to have been the origin of the word "basset," because "bas" means "low thing" or "dwarf." History suggests that the first time the word "basset" was used in reference to a dog breed was in a 1585 hunting text written by Fouilloux. It is said that the Friars of the French Abbey of St. Hubert were responsible for the development of the basset hound breed because they created a low set, slow-moving dog that one could follow while on foot. The French were said to have used a short-legged, slower moving hunting dog, but unfortunately the fate of that breed was mostly undocumented, and the dogs disappeared during the French Revolution. However, after the revolution, the history of the basset hound becomes more documented. It was at this time that many commoners began to hunt with guns, and they needed to have a dog that they could follow on foot..... Find out more about this dog breed.
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