The Basset Artésien Normand is a rustic and strong dog, longer than the big one, with short legs and long drooping ears. It looks a lot like the Basset Hound breed but it differs from it because the Basset Artésien Normand is less heavy. They are always bicolor or tricolor and have close, short-haired fur. They adapt well to apartments and small homes, but they need daily physical and mental exercise to be he althy and happy dogs.
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Origin
- Europe
- France
FCI Nomenclature
- Group VI
Physical Characteristics
- Rustic
- Lying
- Short ears
Size
- Average
Height
- 35-45
Adult Weight
- 10-25
Life expectancy
- 12-14
Recommended physical activity
- Average
Character
- Society
- Affectionate
Ideal for
- The hunt
Recommended climate
- Temperate
Hair type
- Short
- Big
Origin of the Normandy artesian basset hound
In 1870, the breeding of the French short-haired basset hound began to be regulated. From this decade, two varieties of French short-haired basset hounds emerged: the Chien d'Artois and the basset artésien normand, or basset normand.
It was in 1924 that a unique name for Basset Artésien Normand was created for this breed.
Although the breed was originally bred to assist in hunting, especially rabbit and small game, it has gradually gained popularity as a pet. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find many Basset Artésien Normand who have never hunted anything, but who provide love and joy to their human guardians.
Physical characteristics of the Normandy artesian basset hound
The Basset Artésien Normand looks like the Basset Hound, but lighter. With short legs, an elongated and robust body, the length of this dog almost doubles its height, which is about the same for males and females, fluctuating between 30 and 36 centimeters. The average weight of this dog varies between 15 and 20 kilograms.
The head of the Basset Artésien Normand is powerful and its upper part is slightly arched. The occipital crest is well defined. The stop is accentuated, but not exaggerated. The nose, black and wide, slightly exceeds the limit of the lips. He has wide nostrils, as is the case with any hunting dog. The muzzle of the Basset Artésien Normand is approximately the same length as the skull and its bite is scissor-like. The upper lip completely covers the lower lip, but does not hang excessively. The cheeks of this dog are decorated with one or two folds of skin.His eyes are oval, large and dark. In adults, the conjunctiva (inner part) of the lower eyelid can be seen. The look of the Basset Artésien Normand is serene and serious, and can end up giving the impression that it is sad. Its ears are long, corkscrew-shaped, low set and they end in a point, hanging from its head. The neck of the Basset Artésien Normand is long and has a slight chin which should not be very pronounced.
The body is elongated and powerful, with a broad, firm back and an oval, long, well-developed chest. The ideal body length should be 1.6 times the height at the withers. The tail of the Basset Artésien Normand is thick at the base and gradually tapers to a point. When active, the dog carries it curved in the shape of a saber, but without it falling on its back.
This Normandy Artesian Basset Hound has a short, tight coat. Two varieties of colors are accepted, the tricolor (fawn in black and white) and the bicolor (fawn and white).
Character of the Normandy artesian basset hound
The character of the Norman Artesian Basset Hound is quite friendly, sociable and courageous. It is a good hunting dog, but it is also an excellent pet. Due to its sociable nature and its great resistance, it is generally a good dog for children. He also gets along well with other dogs, although, as with all dogs, he needs to be socialized properly from an early age so that he does not have problems with other dogs as adults. . His hunting nature does not make him very close to small pets, but can get along with them if he has been well socialized.
He is a dog that could be described as affable and sociable with adults and children and who also shows great resistance to rough games. It will not be very difficult to educate, although it is not necessary to follow traditional dog training, but rather positive reinforcement methods.He can reconcile his relationship with other dogs very well but the rest of the pets can easily awaken his hunting instinct because that is what he was developed for in his early days, but if we socialize him from an early age you should be able to cohabit it with your other pets. Nowadays it is mainly kept as a pet and gives lots of love to those who love it.
The Basset Artesian de Normandie is a dog historically used for hunting. It is particularly specialized in hunting rabbits and hare, but it is also effective in hunting deer. It follows the track of its prey by barking and penetrates the undergrowth with its short legs. His technique consists in blowing his prey out of breath, which he will certainly capture. It can very well work alone, although it can also work in pairs or in groups.
Care for the Norman Artesian Basset Hound
Although the Basset Artésien Normand tends to be a he althy dog, its disproportionate structure makes it vulnerable to back problems and, more specifically, spinal problems.This dog therefore needs physical and mental exercises like any other dog but absolutely must not do too heavy physical exercise. Even then, he easily adapts to living in small apartments as long as he receives his daily walks. It is advisable to take him for a walk on a leash, because he is a sniffer dog who can end up losing you just because he has smelled something that interests him.
Caring for your coat is simple, since this basset hound's short hair is easy to maintain. However, the ears must be cleaned regularly to avoid any infection because if their size makes them constantly exposed to dirt, it is also important that you pay attention to the length of their nails. Finally, it is necessary to wash the Basset Artésien Normand only when it is really dirty and / or needs it.
The education of the Normandy artesian basset hound
The Basset Artésien Normand is a tenacious dog that also has an excellent tracker instinct by nature.It is therefore advisable to educate him correctly, so that he knows inside out the basic dog obedience orders that will allow him to have a good relationship with you, his environment and with strangers. It is recommended to devote between 5 and 10 minutes a day to the commands already learned and to know new ones. To make him happy and fulfilled, it is advisable to encourage intelligence games, new experiences and to stimulate the animal's physical and mental development.
The basset hound is an easy dog to train, but does not tolerate traditional canine training very well. It is therefore best to train it through positive reinforcement, avoiding punishment and choke collars.
The he alth of the Normandy artesian basset hound
The Basset Artésien Normand is normally a strong and very he althy dog, but due to the length of its body and the length of its ears, the most common diseases that can affect it are diseases related to the back and ears.Therefore, it is very important to frequently check the spine of this animal and to clean the ears diligently to control mold and bacteria that form due to humidity, in order to avoid ear infections. , dirt and pests. He may also suffer, but less frequently, from problems of conjunctivitis or kerat conjunctivitis, among other eye infections.
To prevent and quickly detect any he alth problem, it is important to take him to the vet once every 6 months and to follow the vaccination schedule appropriately.
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