Dogs of all Nations
This book was written specifically in order to sell the dogs on show, and promote the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, which ran from February to December 1915. It should therefore not be considered an authorative work on the subject of dogs, as is confirmed by the author:Patrons are informed that great care has been exercised in assembling the specimens comprising the "Dogs of All Nations" exhibit and most of them may be purchased.
... is found acceptable to dog lovers who have not the leisure to study the more exhaustive works on dogs.
The section below is taken from the section on French Breeds and should therefore not be confused with the modern [English] Basset Hound - of which there is no mention in the book, even though the book was published in 1915, years after the Basset Hound was officially recognized.
Smooth-coated French Basset Hound
Color : Black with white and tan, the head, shoulders and quarters a rich tan, and black patches on the back. They are sometimes hare-pied. Height: 13in.
Weight: 50 Ibs.
The head is most perfect when it closely resembles that of a bloodhound. It is long and narrow with heavy flues, prominent occiput, and forehead wrinkled to the eyes. The general appearance of the head should indicate high breeding and a reproachful dignity. The eyes show a kind expression and no haw is visible. Ears very long, so long that in hunting they will often actually tread on them, set on low, and hang loose in folds like drapery. Their texture is thin and velvety. Forelegs only about four inches long. Stern is carried hound fashion, coat short, fine, smooth and glossy. Skin is loose and elastic.
Rough-coated French Basset Hound
Color: Any recognized hound color. Height : 13 in.
Weight: 50 Ibs.
A very powerful hound for its size, on short and strong legs. The head is large, skull long and narrow and peak well developed. A snipy or weak jaw is objectionable. The eyes are dark with a kindly and intelligent expression. Ears set on low, of good length and fine in texture. Chest large and very deep. Body massive, of good length, any weakness or lightness of loin being a bad fault. Forelegs are short and very powerful. Stern of moderate length and carried gaily. The coat is profuse, thick and harsh to the touch, with a dense undercoat, and may be wavy.
Rough-coated Basset of Brittany
Color : Tawny-red with white markings. Height: 12 in.
Weight: 56 Ibs.
This is a coarse looking dog with long body and short, heavy neck. The head is long with high domed skull. Stop slightly developed and long muzzle. The eyes are dark in color, ears long, rounded at the tips and slightly folded. Stern of medium length and carried upwards. The coat is wiry and broken, of fair length, softer on the skull and ears.
Basset of the Ardennes
Color : Black and tan, hare color or tawny red. Height: 15 in.
Weight: 55 Ibs.
This is a typical hound, a bloodhound in miniature. The head is large but not broad, skull high and narrow, occipital bone well developed, with pendulous lips. Eyes brown, with eye lids loose and pendulous. The ears are long, fine and hanging forward close to the jaws. Body is heavy and massive and the back long, broad and deep. The stern is carried hound-like. The coat is short, hard on the body, but softer on the ears and skull.
Rough-coated Basset of Vendée
Color : White with red patches or tri-color. Height: 15 in.
Weight: 56 Ibs.
This is a dog of strong and muscular shape, with a long, lean, slightly rounded head. The eyes are dark brown with an intelligent outlook and somewhat hidden by the strong eyebrows. The- ears are soft, flat and covered with white hair. Body long and low, and deep in chest. The stern, is short, set on high and carried very gaily. The coat is hard but of rather fine texture.
Blue Basset of Gascogne
Color : Tri-color, so-called trout color, blue-mottled, white with black and light tan spots above the eyes. Height: 14 in.
Weight: 56 Ibs.
This is a strong and massive dog, with a long, well developed head, skull high and narrow, prominent occiput and lips not too pendulous. The eyes are dark brown, ears very long and folded. He is long in body, with broad and deep chest. The stern is fine, set on low, and carried upwards, and his coat is short and dense.
Complete title:
Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Dogs Of All Nations
Author:
Walter Espelin Mason, 1867-????
Published:
1915 by unknown publisher
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