Basset Hound Breed Standard
Hound Group

General Appearance
The Basset Hound possesses in marked degree those characteristics which equip it admirably to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. It is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while its movement is deliberate, it is in no sense clumsy. In temperament it is mild, never sharp or timid. It is capable of great endurance in the field and is extreme in its devotion.

Head

The head is large and well proportioned. Its length from occiput to muzzle is greater than the width at the brow. In overall appearance the head is of medium width. The skull is well domed, showing a pronounced occipital protuberance. A broad flat skull is a fault. The length from nose to stop is approximately the length from stop to occiput. The sides are flat and free from cheek bumps. Viewed in profile the top lines of the muzzle and skull are straight and lie in parallel planes, with a moderately defined stop. The skin over the whole of the head is loose, falling in distinct wrinkles over the brow when the head is lowered. A dry head and tight skin are faults. The muzzle is deep, heavy, and free from snipiness. The nose is darkly pigmented, preferably black, with large wide-open nostrils. A deep liver-colored nose conforming to the coloring of the head is permissible but not desirable. The teeth are large, sound, and regular, meeting in either a scissors or an even bite. A bite either overshot or undershot is a serious fault. The lips are darkly pigmented and are pendulous, falling squarely in front and, toward the back, in loose hanging flews. The dewlap is very pronounced. The neck is powerful, of good length, and well arched. The eyes are soft, sad, and slightly sunken, showing a prominent haw, and in color are brown, dark brown preferred. A somewhat lighter-colored eye conforming to the general coloring of the dog is acceptable but not desirable. Very light or protruding eyes are faults. The ears are extremely long, low set, and when drawn forward, fold well over the end of the nose. They are velvety in texture, hanging in loose folds with the ends curling slightly inward. They are set far back on the head at the base of the skull and, in repose, appear to be set on the neck. A high set or flat ear is a serious fault.

Forequarters
The chest is deep and full with prominent sternum showing clearly in front of the legs. The shoulders and elbows are set close against the sides of the chest. The distance from the deepest point of the chest to the ground, while it must be adequate to allow free movement when working in the field, is not to be more than one-third the total height at the withers of an adult Basset. The shoulders are well laid back and powerful. Steepness in shoulder, fiddle fronts, and elbows that are out, are serious faults. The forelegs are short, powerful, heavy in bone, with wrinkled skin. Knuckling over of the front legs is a disqualification. The paw is massive, very heavy with tough heavy pads, well rounded and with both feet inclined equally a trifle outward, balancing the width of the shoulders. Feet down at the pastern are a serious fault. The toes are neither pinched together nor splayed, with the weight of the forepart of the body borne evenly on each. The dewclaws may be removed.

Body
The rib structure is long, smooth, and extends well back. The ribs are well sprung, allowing adequate room for heart and lungs. Flatsidedness and flanged ribs are faults. The topline is straight, level, and free from any tendency to sag or roach, which are faults.

Hindquarters
The hindquarters are very full and well rounded, and are approximately equal to the shoulders in width. They must not appear slack or light in relation to the over-all depth of the body. The dog stands firmly on its hind legs showing a well-let-down stifle with no tendency toward a crouching stance. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel, with the hocks turning neither in nor out. Cowhocks or bowed legs are serious faults. The hind feet point straight ahead. Steep, poorly angulated hindquarters are a serious fault. The dewclaws, if any, may be removed.

Tail
The tail is not to be docked, and is set in continuation of the spine with but slight curvature, and carried gaily in hound fashion. The hair on the underside of the tail is coarse.

Size
The height should not exceed 14 inches. Height over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulder blade is a disqualification.

Gait
The Basset Hound moves in a smooth, powerful, and effortless manner. Being a scenting dog with short legs, it holds its nose low to the ground. Its gait is absolutely true with perfect coordination between the front and hind legs, and it moves in a straight line with hind feet following in line with the front feet, the hocks well bent with no stiffness of action. The front legs do not paddle, weave, or overlap, and the elbows must lie close to the body. Going away, the hind legs are parallel.

Coat
The coat is hard, smooth, and short, with sufficient density to be of use in all weather. The skin is loose and elastic. A distinctly long coat is a disqualification.

Color
Any recognized hound color is acceptable and the distribution of color and markings is of no importance.

Disqualifications
Height of more than 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulder blade.
Knuckled over front legs.
Distinctly long coat.

Approved January 14, 1964

[简介] 巴吉度猎犬具有下列几种显著的特点，他是一种非常优秀的痕迹追踪犬，可以在非常复杂的地形条件下工作。这是一种短腿沟，骨量充足（骨骼沉重），相对于其他品种而言，体型是至关重要的，他的动作沉稳，但不显得笨拙。性情温和，不能急噪或羞怯。有在旷野长时间工作的耐力，而且非常投入。

[头部] 头部大而比例匀称。从后枕骨到口吻的长度略大于眉骨处的宽度。整个头部的外观是中等宽度。脑袋：略微圆拱，后枕骨明显的突出。宽而平坦的脑袋属于缺陷。从鼻镜到止部的距离与从止部到后枕骨的距离大致相等。侧面平坦，没有厚脸皮（面颊鼓起）。从侧面观察，脑袋的轮廓线和口吻的轮廓线直，且相互平行，止部适度清晰。整个头部的皮肤松弛，当头部向下时，眉毛上有清晰的皱纹。干燥的头部，皮肤紧绷属于缺陷。口吻：深、沉重，不细长。鼻镜：色素沉积为暗黑色，纯黑色最好，宽大而张开的鼻孔。与头部颜色相称的深肝色鼻镜是可以接受的，但不理想。牙齿：巨大、健康而整齐，剪状咬和或钳状咬和。上颚突出式咬和或下颚突出式咬和都属于严重缺陷。嘴唇：色素沉积为暗黑色，且下垂，前面下垂的嘴唇呈正方形，向后延伸，后面的嘴唇松弛，下垂。喉咙处的赘肉：非常清晰、明显。颈部：有力，有足够的长度，适度圆拱。眼睛：温和、忧伤，略微下凹，瞬膜明显可见，颜色为褐色，深褐色更好。颜色稍浅，与整体颜色相称的情况是允许的，但不理想。颜色非常浅或突出的眼睛属于缺陷。耳朵：非常长，位置底，向前拉的话，可以超过鼻尖。质地柔软，松弛的下垂，末端略微向内卷缩。它们位于头部较靠后的位置（脑袋末端），休息时，耳朵垂到颈部。位置太高或平坦的耳朵属于严重缺陷。

[前躯] 胸部：深而丰满，胸骨突出，明显地超过前肢。肩部：肩和肘部相对着靠在胸部，从胸部最低点到地面的距离，应该能允许他在不同地形条件下自由运动，成年巴吉度犬的胸底离地面的距离一般不超过肩高的1/3。肩胛向后倾斜，且有力。陡峭的肩胛、错误的前端，肘部向外都属于严重缺陷。前肢：短、有力，骨骼沉重且皮肤有皱纹。肘关节超过前腿属于失格。脚掌：厚重，非常沉重，脚垫沉重、坚硬。足爪圆拱，都均匀地向外倾斜，与肩部宽度相当。足爪在骹骨之下属于严重缺陷。脚趾：既不紧缩在一起，也不张开，宽度与身体前部的宽窄相当。狼爪可以切除。

[身躯] 肋骨长、平顺、向后延伸。肋骨支撑良好，为心脏和肺提供足够的空间。侧面平坦或突起的肋骨属于缺陷。背线直、水平，没有任何拱起或塌陷的迹象。拱起或塌陷的背线属于缺陷。

[后躯] 后躯非常丰满，且圆拱，宽度大致与肩部相等。决不能显示出松弛或与整个身躯的深度没有什么联系。他坚定地站立时，后腿的膝关节位置低，但不能显示出蹲着的姿势。从后面观察，后腿彼此平行，飞节既不向内弯，也不向外翻。牛肢或弓形腿都属于严重缺陷。后足爪笔直向前。陡峭、缺乏角度的后躯属于严重缺陷。如果有狼爪，可以切除。

[尾巴] 不断尾，其位置在脊椎的延长线上，但略微弯曲，以猎犬的方式欢快的举着。

[体型] 肩高不超过14英寸。如果肩高超过15英寸属于失格。

[步态] 巴吉度猎犬的动作平顺、有力而轻松。作为一种短腿追踪猎犬，必须保持鼻子始终贴近地面。正确的步态主要是来自于正确的前后腿的协调，直线行进时，后足爪与前足爪在同一直线上运动，飞节适度弯曲，动作不显得僵硬。前腿不能出现划桨姿势、摇摆或交错步态，肘部必须贴近身体。从后面观察，后腿彼此平行。

[被毛] 被毛硬、平滑、短，有足够的密度，可以在任何气候条件下工作。皮肤松弛而有弹性。明显过长的被毛属于失格。

[颜色] 猎犬允许的所有颜色都可以接受，颜色和斑纹分布是不重要的。

[失格] 肩高超过15英寸。肘关节超过前腿。明显的长被毛。

标准通过日期：1964年1月14日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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