basset hounds

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Definition of basset hounds in English English dictionary: plural form of basset hound
basset hound: A small kind of hound with a long body and short legs, used as an earth dog
basset hound: smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
basset hound: A basset hound is a dog with short strong legs, a long body, and long ears. It is kept as a pet or used for hunting. = basset. A short-haired hunting dog of a breed originating in France and having a long body, short legs, and long drooping ears. Centuries-old breed of dog developed in France and maintained, chiefly in France and Belgium, as a hunting dog of the aristocracy. Originally used to trail hares, rabbits, and deer, it has also been used for hunting birds, foxes, and other game. It is a slow, deliberate hunter, with a deep voice and a nose exceeded in keenness only by the bloodhound's. Short-legged and heavy-boned, the basset hound has long, dangling ears and a short coat in any combination of black, tan, and white. It stands 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) high and weighs 40-60 lbs (18-27 kg)

basset hounds

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bas·set hounds

bäsît haundz

/ˈbasət ˈhoundz/ /ˈbæsɪt ˈhaʊndz/

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