Westphalian Basset Hound

History, origin & features

Originally from Germany, the Westphalian Basset is the counterpart of the German Hound: the German Hound, only smaller because it was probably crossed with a Basset hound.
We don't know many details about its history, but it's mainly used as a hunting dog. An undisputed hunter, the Westphalian Basset is distinguished by its lively, intrepid appearance.
Intelligent and affectionate, Westphalian Dachsbrackes are just as much at home with their dedicated hunting master as they are with children, with whom they love to play.
Energetic, they need intense physical activity to release their energy, at the risk of becoming destructive. The Westphalian Basset has all the characteristics of its family: small, long and short-legged, it is robust and athletic, but light in stature. Its ears, however, are shorter than most Bassets. Their coat is short, very close, red to yellow with a black saddle or coat and the white markings typical of Brackets. Bicolored dogs or dogs with black heads are undesirable for show. Chocolate color is a fault.