Basset Bleu de Gascogne

About the Basset Bleu de Gascogne

The Basset Bleu de Gascogne, also known as the Blue Gascony Basset, is a long-backed, short legged breed of dog of the hound type. A French native breed, it is rare outside its homeland. It is recognized internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, in the UK by The Kennel Club, and by the United Kennel Club in the United States. The "bleu" of its name is a reference to its coat which has a ticked appearance.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Basset Bleu de Gascogne” (lead section), CC BY-SA 4.0.