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Basset Bleu de Gascogne puppies for sale

The Basset Bleu de Gascogne dogs puppies for sale are quite rare outside of their native France. They are lovable, affectionate hounds that were bred for hunting, but make wonderful companions. There is no doubt that this breed will hunt. It has a long history among the French hunting elite and commoner.

There is no exact origin documentation to turn to in tracing the origin of this breed. There are, however paintings from the fourteenth century depicting the breed. There a two schools of thought on the origin of the Basset Bleu de Gascogne; both share one common denominator. They both believe that the breed is a direct descendant of the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. One group believes that the Basset Bleu de Gascogne dogs puppies for sale get the basset part of their name from the crossing of the Saintongeois Basset to Grand Bleu de Gascogne. The second believes that through selective breeding and natural mutation of the Grand Bleu de Gascogne the breed came to be. They believe that the short legs were brought about through selective breeding. The recently liberated commoners of the French Revolution were able to hunt. They did not have horses as the previous ruling elite so they needed a slower hunting dog. This selective breeding is believed to have slowed the dog’s pace down.

The short legs may have or may not be a trait brought about out of necessity, but it is definitely appreciated. The Basset look of the Basset Bleu de Gascogne dogs puppies for sale is an endearing characteristic to any owner of this breed. The dog still keeps the look of a capable dog having a strong build but, it is still cute. This breed is definitely a hound. Its body is slightly longer than its height. It stands only about sixteen inches in height and weighs approximately forty pounds. The coat is smooth and dense. It reflects blue because of its white and black mottleness, thus “Bleu” The coat may have black spots. Its hound qualities and just its overall look seem to symbolize a pure hunting dog.

The easy-going, loving Basset Bleu de Gascogne dogs puppies for sale will have you longing for their companionship. Hunters know that a good dog is an intelligent dog. Anyone who appreciates dogs also knows the obedient dog is usually intelligent. The Basset Bleu de Gascogne is obedient and intelligent. These dogs are very affectionate and long to please you. Their size and moderate energy makes them town and country ready.

The Basset Bleu de Gascogne puppies for sale are easy keepers for the most pat. They can be kept in an apartment or on the farm. They should always be leashed outside of a controlled area. The keen nose of the unleashed Basset Bleu de Gascogne may lead the dog into an unsafe situation in an instant. They are from hunting stock so should be exercised regularly. They will need an owner who establishes the role of ‘pack leader’ early in the dogs life the same is true for training and socialization; the earlier the better. Following this advice will ensure a well-mannered and obedient friend. There are really no health concerns and grooming is a snap for this smooth coat dog.

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