. The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs. Dogs. THE BASSET HOUND. 215 to twelve inches at shoulder and at from twenty-six to forty-eight pounds in weight and over. The best size is say about eleven or twelve inches at the shoulder and about forty to forty-five pounds in weight. The Basset has more bone in proj^ortion to his size than any other breed, and his symmetry is an important point in his make-up. No especial care is necessary in preparing Basset
. The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs. Dogs. THE BASSET HOUND. 215 to twelve inches at shoulder and at from twenty-six to forty-eight pounds in weight and over. The best size is say about eleven or twelve inches at the shoulder and about forty to forty-five pounds in weight. The Basset has more bone in proj^ortion to his size than any other breed, and his symmetry is an important point in his make-up. No especial care is necessary in preparing Basset Hounds for the show bench, further than ordinary attention to health, condition, and coat. These dogs usually "show up'' well on the bench, and rather appear to enjoy their outings at shows. The subject of our illustration, Champion Nemours (E. K. C. S. B., 14068), owned by the Maizeland Kennels, was got by Champion Jupiter (12152), out of Vivien (13340). He was whelped March 21, 1883, and was bred by Mr. George R. Krehl, Hanover Square, London. His winnings are: First, New York; first, Philadelphia; first, National Breeders' Show, 1884; first and two specials. New Haven; first, Bos- ton; first, New York, 1885; second. New York; champion, Boston, 1886; first, New York, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Shields, G. O. (George O. ), 1846-1925, ed. Chicago, Rand, McNally
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