Basset Artésien Normand
阿提桑諾曼底短腿犬
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At a glance
The Basset Artésien Normand was made by a French breed society that merged the Normand and Artésien basset strains into a single breed, streamlining the original heavy, unwieldy hound. It is a well-made, long, low dog of about 30–36 cm, with a body-to-height ratio of roughly 8:5, a short close smooth coat and fine supple skin. The UKC standard calls it extremely intelligent and full of energy, eager to please and generally obedient — an energetic extrovert whose appealing nature makes it attractive to family homes, although dedicated breeders still work to keep the hunting instinct.
Facts
| Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Height | 30.5–35.6cm |
| Role | Hound |
| Coat | Short coat |
Health
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Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
No published breed-specific screening
The UKC breed standard is the only kennel-club document found for this breed and it does not discuss health; no parent-club health page was located. Ask your vet about the back, joint and ear care that a long-backed, low-set, drop-eared hound needs.
Behaviour
Intelligent, energetic, eager to please
The UKC standard says the breed is extremely intelligent and full of energy, eager to please and generally obedient, and describes it as an energetic extrovert with a good temperament whose appealing nature makes it attractive to pet homes and families.
Official guidance
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United Kennel Club — Basset Artesien Normand breed standard
UKC Scenthound Group standard: how the Normand and Artésien strains were merged, characteristics, coat and skin, and an accepted height of 12–14 in for both sexes.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Basset Artesien Normand — Official UKC Breed Standard — United Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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