basset hound

noun

bas·set hound ˈba-sət-

: any of an old breed of short-legged hunting dogs of French origin having very long ears and a short smooth coat

called also basset

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And there were several in attendance at the Humane Society event including: Cooper, a 10-year-old terrier mix; Buster, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever; and Oliver, a 4-year-old basset hound. —

Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024 According to Purina, some of the most vocal dog breeds include the basset hound, beagle, chihuahua and foxhound, with goldens not making the list at all. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 The family’s newest pet joins their basset hound Pearl, French bulldog Penny, Petey the poodle, and the most recent addition to the canine clique is Pebbles. —

Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Attendees included the pair's son Charlie, their two basset hounds and David's daughter Coco. —

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