The Basset Hound is a massive “Briton” hound with an extremely low stance and long ears.
#1 For their love of comfort and soft couches in England, Basset Hounds were dubbed “couch athletes.”
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#2 The literal translation of the breed’s name is low hound.
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#3 Basset hounds have a sonorous, deep voice, which they willingly use in the absence of the owner.
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