About the books

Most of the Basset Hound books mentioned below can be read online at the Internet Archive.

In addition, you can download the books as a PDF, as a Kindle file or in other formats for popular eBooks.

We have also provided links to Amazon (where available), in case you wish to purchase a copy of the book.

Just follow the links from each of The Basset Hound book pages! 

 

Basset Hound books

A quick search on Amazon will show that there are over 300 books about the Basset Hound.  This section, however, will concentrate on older titles, between 1561 and the 1930's, relating to the origins and history of the Basset Hound. 
 

La Venerie Author: Jaques de Fouilloux Originally published in 1561 (other sources cite 1601) this French book is the first to mention the term "Basset".  It also contains several illustrations of Bassets. Read more »

Of Englishe Dogges Author: John Caius Published in 1576 this is the first book to mention the various English breeds prevalent in Britain at the time. Read more »

The Theory and Practice of Rational Breeding Author: Everett Millais Written during the 1880's by the top breeder of Basset Hounds in Britain, this books tries to "mathematically" explain how to breed Basset Hounds. Read more »

Cassell's Illustrated Book of the Dog  Author: Vero Shaw Published in 1881 this much sought after book, covers much of the early Basset Hound history in Great Britain. Read more »

Hare-hunting and harriers : with notices of beagles and basset hounds  Author: Henry Anderson Bryden Published in 1903 this book contains accounts of the Basset Hound, including some statistics relating to their use as hunting hounds. Read more »

British Dogs, Their Point, Selection and Show Preparation Author: William D. Drury Published in 1903 it probably contains the most complete account of the origins of the Basset Hound. Read more »

The New Book of the Dog Author: Robert Leighton and others Published in 1907, chapter XXVII (written by Mrs. C.C. Ellis, a renowned breeder of Basset Hounds). Read more »

Hounds in the Old Days Author: Walter Gilbey Published in 1913, though scare in mention of the Basset, it does however mention the St. Huberts Hound. Read more »

Training the Rabbit Hound: Bassets & Beagles Author: Carl E. Smith Originally published in 1926 this book is interesting as it mentions the "Russian" Bassets. Read more »

Dogs and All About Them Author: Robert Leighton Published in 1934 it contains a complete chapter on the Basset Hound.  The whole book can be read online. Read more »

Basset Hound books

300+ Basset Hound Books at Amazon