Basset Hound Books - a historical insight
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 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 » |