With its short legs, wrinkled brow, sad eyes, big nose, droopy ears and clownish demeanor, it’s no wonder the Basset Hound is one of the world’s most iconic dog breeds. But form definitely follows function for this charming pup! Originating in 6th-century France, the Basset Hound is thought to be a descendant of the famous hounds of St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, who wanted to develop a hound similar to the Bloodhound. Many believe the Basset Hound is the result of a genetic mutation in the St. Hubert strain, which produced a dwarfed hound with an exceptional scenting ability and hunting instinct. The Basset Hound’s low-set form and plodding pace proved useful in driving small prey from dense cover into open terrain for hunters on foot. Its record-setting long ears also drag the ground picking up scents, which the loose skin around its head then captures for tracking purposes. The Basset Hound’s large nose, meanwhile, has nearly 20 million scent receptors compared with our 5 million. That means the Basset Hound can absorb many subtle odors at once, yet zero in on one and follow it through. Now that’s one productive pooch! But Basset Hounds are just as comfortable lounging around the house as they are on the hunt. Loving and laid-back, they make delightful family pets, if you don’t mind a bit of stubbornness, howling and drool!

The rabbit doesn’t stand a chance in our Basset Hound pendant! Featuring a silhouette of the Basset Hound in side view, the Basset Hound charm illustrates the breed’s long, roughly 65-pound body set atop short, powerful legs that give it a height of (ideally) 14 inches. Across the Basset Hound’s chest is a rabbit, oxidized for contrast, surely in flight from a Basset Hound in pursuit! Also oxidized is a loose fold in the Basset Hound’s extremely long ear. The head on the Basset Hound pendant is large and well proportioned, while the muzzle is deep. The tail on the Basset Hound charm, meanwhile, is characteristically long, slightly curved up and carried gaily in hound fashion. You can just picture the tail’s white tip, which makes it easier for hunters to spot a Basset Hound in tall grass.

Sterling Silver Basset Hound pendant pairs perfectly with Sterling Silver Basset Hound earrings.

The Basset Hound charm makes a chic Basset Hound necklace for people interested in Basset Hound bling.
Basset Hound jewelry makes a perfect Basset Hound jewelry gift for Basset Hound dog enthusiasts.
Made from Recycled Sterling Silver and marked .925.
100% handmade in the USA.
Sterling Silver Basset Hound jewelry is copyrighted by Dazzling Paws Jewelry LLC. 

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