What is the AKC Basset Hound breed standard?
A standard is a written picture of the ideal dog in any breed approved by the American Kennel Club. It describes the characteristics that set one breed apart from the others. The present Standard for Basset Hounds was accepted by the American Kennel Club in early 1964. Revisions have been made, as recommended by the Basset Hound Club of America, Inc., to clarify the old standard and to make stronger the emphasis on the utility of the breed.
