Basset Artesien Normand
Breed Information |
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| Name | Basset Artesien Normand |
| Other names | Basset Artésien Normand, BAN |
| Origin |  France |
| Breed Group |
Scenthound Group (UKC) |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 13-15 years |
| Temperament |
Gentle Courageous Intelligent Obedience |
| Height | 12-14 inches (30-36 cm) |
| Weight | 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg) |
| Colors |
Black & White Fawn Fawn & White |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $1200 - $1500 USD
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
5 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
5 stars The Basset Artesian Normand is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
3 stars This breed needs long daily walks, but remember that it will take off after any interesting scent when it is off its lead. If this happens, put a piece of your clothing or something with your scent on it near where the dog disappeared and you will most likely find the dog in that spot in a few hours or at least by morning. |
| Grooming |
2 stars The smooth, shorthaired coat of the Basset Artesian Normand is easy to groom. Rub a rubber brush over the dog's coat occasionally to remove dead hair. Shampoo only when necessary. Clean the ears regularly and keep the toenails short. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: N/A Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
Basset Artesien Normand Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Molly |
| 02 | Zeus | Bella |
| 03 | Toby | Callie |
| 04 | Oscar | Luna |
| 05 | Rocky | Missie |
| 06 | Baxter | Layla |
| 07 | Sammy | Sandy |
| 08 | Beau | Stella |
| 09 | Rocco | Gracie |
| 10 | Moose | Penny |
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Overview |
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The Basset Artesien Normand (B.A.N.), is a well-made, long dog, with the ratio of length of body to height at withers being about 8:5. It stands firm and balanced. It is a sound breed, and moves well, with great gaiety. Because the Basset Artesien Normand is first and foremost a hunting hound, scars (the result of honorable wounds) shall not be considered faults nor shall they be penalized by Judges. This includes cuts, nicks, notches on the ears, and/or ears that are frayed at the edges from working in brush, tall grass, etc. Hounds lacking in substance should be penalized. The breed is extremely intelligent and full of energy. They are eager to please and are generally obedient. All parts of this dog indicate a long history of pure breeding and adherence to the standard. |
History |
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Documenting of the French Basset Artesien Normand as a purebred breed began in 1870, and from a common ancestral type, two strains were developed. One had straight front legs (Chien d'Artois) and the other had crooked front legs (Normand). The breed club was formed in 1910 and the breed was given its present name in 1924. Bassets are walking hounds, which are followed by the hunter on foot. The short legs mean that they would not get too far away from the hunter. The Basset artésien normand was used to hunt rabbits and other small game alone or in packs, but today they are primarily bred to be pets. |
