Basselier

There is no well-documented date as to when the Basselier came to be, though it is believed that this hybrid was developed during the period when breeders began crossbreeding purebred dogs in order to eliminate some major health conditions. The Basselier originated from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Basset Hound breeds in the United States. The Basselier is the perfect companion pet for families due to their genuinely sweet attitude. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a favorite breed of King Charles II (hence the name of the breed) who decreed that the Spaniel be allowed in any public place, even parliament. The first breed standard for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was set in 1945 when it was first registered by the AKC. The breed did not become officially recognized by the AKC until 1996. The Basset Hound originated from the French word “bas” meaning “low”. It is believed that the Friars of the French Abbey of St. Hubert developed the Basset Hound in order to create a slow-moving breed in order to be able to follow him on foot. After the French Revolution, the Basset Hound picked up popularity among hunters due to its slow pace. The Basset Hound was originally used to track rabbits and hares. It is believed that the Basset Hound is traced to the Basset d'Artois and the Basset Normand. Researchers believe that the Basset Hound was crossed with the Bloodhound in the late 1800s and in 1930. The Basset Hound gained popularity at the Paris Dog Show in 1863 and was exported to England in 1866. In 1935, the Basset Hound Club of America was formed.