Basset Artesian Normand: A Friendly and Loyal Breed
History:
The Basset Artesian Normand (also known as the Norman Artesian Basset) originated in France during the 19th century. These hounds were bred to hunt game, particularly small animals such as rabbits, thanks to their exceptional sense of smell and steady gait that allowed them to track prey over long distances.
Physical Appearance:
This breed is a low-slung dog with a short but strong frame. They typically weigh between 35-40 pounds and stand around 13-15 inches tall at the shoulder. Their coat type is smooth, dense, and close-fitting, which can come in a variety of colors such as black & white or tan & white.
One distinctive feature of this breed is their pendulous ears that are silky soft to the touch and hang down nearly touching their jawline. Additionally, they have deep-set brown eyes that exude warmth along with an eager expression on their face.
Temperament:
The Basset Artesian Normand has earned its reputation for being friendly yet independent dogs who love nothing more than spending time with their owners. Thanks to its hunting background, this breed enjoys sniffing out scents in any environment but usually does so without much barking or aggression towards strangers.
This dog’s gentle nature makes it ideal for families with children or other pets living at home since they thrive on attention from everyone around them. However, due to its stubbornness when it comes down training sometimes may take longer than expected.
Health Problems:
Like all breeds prone to certain health issues specific for each one; For instance ear infections are very common among these dogs given how droopy their ears are which means air cannot circulate effectively inside them therefore resulting humidity which could lead eventually into bacterial growth causing infection within weeks or months depending on how often you check your pet’s ear hygiene status.
Arthritis is another problem that many Basset Artesian Normand dogs face as they age, and back issues can also be a concern given how long their spine is.
Exercise:
Though low-energy breeds overall, it’s important to note that this breed still needs exercise like any other dog. They require daily walks or playtime sessions for at least 30 minutes each day; if not they could become overweight which further complicates health issues.
Special Grooming Needs:
Despite having short hair compared to other breeds, you may need to brush your Basset Artesian Normand once per week especially in shedding seasons (late fall through early spring) If you own one of these pups due the length of its ears we recommend cleaning them regularly with cotton swabs soaked into special ear-cleaning solutions specifically designed for dogs.
Training:
Given their stubbornness during training process we strongly suggest positive reinforcement techniques when working on behavior improvements rather than punishment methods since it will just make them feel like they have no control over what happens next.
Nevertheless basic obedience training is an essential part of pet ownership regardless the breed so take some time everyday on reviewing commands such as ‘sit’, ‘stay’ & ‘come’.
Compatibility with children/pets:
Basset Artesian Normand thrive with lots of people around and usually show great respect towards kids by being patient around even when playing rough though remember never leave small children unsupervised with pets regardless their temperament nor size .
Introducing new pets should be done slowly and gradually until all parties adjust accordingly.
Socialization is key element here to avoid negative interactions between different household members.
Personality Quirks:
These dogs are known for having sensitive noses hence love exploring everything around; So much so that sometimes eating something questionable or unusual can lead them into problems related to digestive system. Overall however what makes the Norman Artesian Basset stand out from other hounds personality is their clownish, easygoing nature that makes them great companions.
Famous Examples:
Unfortunately there are not many famous examples of Basset Artesian Normand breed but if you’re looking for a fictional one, Inspector Clouseau’s bumbling sidekick Jacques played by André Maranne in Pink Panther movies owned one!