Basset Bleu de Gascogne
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Other names | Blue Gascony Basset Bleus de Gascogne | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dog ( domestic dog ) |
The Basset Bleu de Gascogne (French pronunciation: [bɑsɛ blø də ɡasˈkɔɲ]), also known as the Blue Gascony Basset, is a long-backed, short legged breed of dog of the hound type. A French native breed, it is rare outside its homeland. It is recognized internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, in the UK by The Kennel Club, and by the United Kennel Club in the United States. The "bleu" of its name is a reference to its coat which has a ticked appearance.
Description
Appearance
The color of their
History
Originating in the Middle Ages, the Basset Bleu de Gascogne descended directly from the old breed of
During the early 19th century the breed nearly became extinct with a declining popularity in hunting. However, the breed was saved and revived by the work of Alain Bourbon.[7]
Recognition and categorisation
See also
- Dogs portal
- List of dog breeds
- Basset Hound
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Basset Artésien Normand
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7525-8018-0.
- ISBN 978-1-56313-903-1. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ a b "Basset Bleu De Gascogne Breed Standard". The Kennel Club. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ^ a b "Basset Bleu de Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009)". United Kennel Club. 2009-01-01. Archived from the original on 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ "Le Basset Bleu de Gascogne" (in French). Elevage Amateur Du Mas Gauthier. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ISBN 978-0-345-34957-6.
- ^ a b "Basset Bleu de Gascogne Information". Sarah's Dogs. Retrieved 2018-11-03.
- ^ a b "Blue Gascony Basset". Fédération Cynologique Internationale. 1996-01-24. Archived from the original on 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ISBN 978-0-7894-8394-2.
- ^ "Blue Gascony Basset". American Rare Breed Association. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2010-01-29.