Basset Artesien Normand

The Basset Artésien Normand, which shares some ancestry and quite a bit of look with the more commonly known Basset Hound, is a smaller, lighter version of its Hound relative, as the latter was later bred with the Bloodhound to form a more substantially-sized dog. Because of their history as a hunting breed that largely existed in packs, they are highly social, affectionate dogs that rarely have issues with other dogs and are great with kids. It also makes them excellent family dogs in general as they are easy-going, loyal and friendly with just about everyone. They don't need much exercise because of their short legs, making them just as good in apartments as in larger homes. Their only major downfall is that they can tend to be quite stubborn, largely driven by either following their nose, their strong will or both, so training takes a firm, consistent hand and a lot of patience. Otherwise, they are considered highly adaptable dogs with exceptional temperaments that do well in a wide variety of families.