Basset Hound

Head Information

Basset Hound

Head Type : Wedge Shaped Skull Type : Dolichocephalic Top of Skull Type : Domed
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : 1 : 1 Bite : Scissors
Ear Type : Bloodhound Ear Set : Low Drop Ear Faults : Set too high
Eye Type : Triangle Eye Placement : Set slighty deep Eye Color : Brown
Eye Faults : Yellow Eyes; Protruding
Basset HoundBreed Information

Profile Information

Basset Hound

Body Type : Short Legged Coat Type : Smooth Front Type : Low Set
Forechest : Yes Forehand Type : Low Center of Gravity Chest Type : Oval
Topline Type : Level Tuck Up Type : Barely Noticeable Backhand Type : Miniaturized
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Round Tail Type : Sickle
Tail Set : Normal Tail Carriage : Gay

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