Basset Hound

Basset Hounds remain to be one of the most recognizable types of scent hounds in the world, just as scent hounds are particularly known for their uncanny keen sense of smell.

With a basset hound character featured in the Disney produced The Fox and the Hound, the 1981 classic effectively established the link between scent hounds and hunting, as the movie told the tale of two childhood friends, a fox and a basset hound, growing up to become “enemies” in their respective adult lives, given how fox hunters often go hunting with basset hounds.

Featuring the voice talents of Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell and Pearl Bailey, The Fox and the Hound is one unique family-oriented animated feature, focusing on the value of friendship amidst life’s cruel hardships, ending the movie with a positive tone.

As a dog type, scent hounds are typically kept by hunters, with numerous basset hounds known to detect or hunt by scent rather than by sight.

Physically characterized by their long ears, prominent snouts and stocky but solid bodies, basset hounds are also typically used in search and rescue operations, with their acute sense of smell playing a vital role in finding “targets” even in difficult terrains or locations.

Highly intelligent and physically well built, basset hounds are also often preferred as household pets, given their naturally calm natures, along with their loyalty and affectionate inclinations as dogs.

With their cute long ears and their agreeable personalities, basset hounds are known to be complementary companions as a family’s dog.

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