Baskimo

The Baskimo is a new hybrid mix for the 21st century. The Baskimo is currently recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Dogs Kennel Club, the Dog Registry of America, and the International Designer Canine Registry. Little is known about the current hybrid, but both the Basset Hound and the American Eskimo have colorful histories to share with the new mix. The Basset Hound hails from France where its name is most likely derived from the French word bas meaning low, as in low to the ground. The Basset Hound was probably a dwarf mutation of the modern-day Bloodhound and bred in France as a curiosity among the aristocracy. However, following the French Revolution, the Basset Hound, with his highly developed sense of smell became a favorite among the common folk as a hunting companion because people could keep up with him on foot. The Basset Hound was brought to the United States during the Colonial Period but did not gain notoriety or recognition in the American Kennel Club until 1935. Since then, this low to the ground hound has increased in popularity and even been used as the breed mascot for Hush Puppy shoes. The American Eskimo is neither American nor Eskimo and believe to be from the Northern Spitz family living in Germany as the German Spitz before coming to America in the 20th century. Anti-German sentiment following World War I and throughout the Second World War forced a name change upon the German Spitz, who affectionately became known as the American Eskimo, or Eskie. It is believed the kennel that most prominently bred the American Eskimo lent its name; the American Eskimo Kennel.