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!
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La VenerieAuthor: Jaques de FouillouxOriginally 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 » |
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Of Englishe DoggesAuthor: John CaiusPublished in 1576 this is the first book to mention the various English breeds prevalent in Britain at the time. Read more » |
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The Theory and Practice of Rational BreedingAuthor: Everett MillaisWritten 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 » |
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Cassell's Illustrated Book of the DogAuthor: Vero ShawPublished in 1881 this much sought after book, covers much of the early Basset Hound history in Great Britain. Read more » |
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Hare-hunting and harriers : with notices of beagles and basset houndsAuthor: Henry Anderson BrydenPublished in 1903 this book contains accounts of the Basset Hound, including some statistics relating to their use as hunting hounds. Read more » |
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British Dogs, Their Point, Selection and Show PreparationAuthor: William D. DruryPublished in 1903 it probably contains the most complete account of the origins of the Basset Hound. Read more » |
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The New Book of the DogAuthor: Robert Leighton and othersPublished in 1907, chapter XXVII (written by Mrs. C.C. Ellis, a renowned breeder of Basset Hounds). Read more » |
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Hounds in the Old DaysAuthor: Walter GilbeyPublished in 1913, though scare in mention of the Basset, it does however mention the St. Huberts Hound. Read more » |
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Training the Rabbit Hound: Bassets & BeaglesAuthor: Carl E. SmithOriginally published in 1926 this book is interesting as it mentions the "Russian" Bassets. Read more » |
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Dogs and All About ThemAuthor: Robert LeightonPublished in 1934 it contains a complete chapter on the Basset Hound. The whole book can be read online. Read more » |