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Norman Artesien Basset (Basset Artesien Normand)

Small Breed

The Norman Artesien Basset is a long, well-balanced, sound breed of noble appearance and with great gaiety.

Extremely intelligent, the Norman Artesien Basset has many talents including scenting, hunting, obedience and agility. Good natured, trustworthy and gentle with children, the Norman Artesien Basset makes an outstanding, all round pet.
A short, straight-legged hound, well made, firm and balanced. The skull is dome shaped, of medium width with an apparent occipital bone; the stop is marked without exaggeration. The muzzle is approximately the same length as the skull and the nose is large and black, with well open nostrils. The large eyes are oval-shaped and dark, with calm and serious expression. The ears are set low, never above the line of the eye, they are very long and preferably end in a point. Teeth meet in a perfect and regular scissor bite. The back is wide and well-supported and the chest long with long ribs carried well back. Supporting the dog are short and well-boned forelegs, they are half crooked or a little less than half crooked, and the hind legs are straight, vertical and muscular, providing power. The tail is quite long, thick at the base and thinning down progressively; it is carried sabre fashion. The coat is close, short and smooth but not too fine.

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Breed Standards

Country of origin

France

Weight

Approximately 15-20 kgs/33-44 lbs (standards may vary)

Height

Approximately 30-36 cm/11 3/4 - 14 1/4 inches (standards may vary)

Coat

Short coat

Markings

Fawn and white, or fawn, black and white (tricolour). Fawn and white: no markings stated. Tricolour: black patches or black blanket, tan hair on the head with darker hairs on each temple.

Lifespan

Average, 13-15 years

Temperament

The Norman Artesien Basset is outgoing and of a very affectionate nature. He is brave, hardy and determined when hunting. A gentle, happy and calm dog that is excellent with children. Extremely intelligent, generally obedient and eager to please, the Norman Artesien Basset makes a fine, trustworthy companion and family pet.

Children

Not good Good 100

Combativeness

Very Not very 75

Dominance

Very Not very 75

Friendliness

Not very Very 75

Independence

Not very Very 50

Noise

Loud Quiet 0

Sociability

Poor Good 75

Trainability

Not very Very 75

Nutrition

Puppy Nutrition

Small breed puppies (adult weight up to 10 kg), burn more calories and need more energy per kg of body weight compared to larger breed puppies. Therefore, Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed is made with higher protein and fat levels but much smaller kibbles for their small mouth and stomach. An optimal ratio of Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the food helps promote a healthy skin and radiant coat. The high quality chicken protein helps build strong lean muscles so you and your puppy can enjoy lots of fun together.

Eukanuba standard is that all puppy foods contain elevated levels of DHA, an important omega-3 fatty acid for brain and vision development, which has been shown to enhance the learning abilities of young puppies. [Developed with veterinarians and recommended by top breeders*. Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy is 100% complete and balanced to help your puppy grow the healthy way]

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Adult Nutrition

Small breed dogs (< 10 kg) have a higher metabolic rate but a smaller stomach compared to larger breeds. In their small mouth the teeth have less space and are more crowded, which predisposes them to dental issues early in life. Eukanuba Adult Small Breed is more nutrient and energy dense and contains 8% more protein and 20% more fat than Eukanuba for Adult Medium breed dogs and gives your small dog the energy he needs. The Dental technology in all Eukanuba Adult and Mature & Senior products is based on polyphosphates, helps to clean your dog’s teeth with every bite and has been shown to reduce tartar build-up by up to 80% (results in your dog may vary).

It is also recommended to brush your dog’s teeth at home and see a veterinarian once a year for a dental check up – dental health is important for overall health. Your dog can only feel well when his digestive system is working properly and nutrition impacts this a great deal. Highly digestible ingredients in Eukanuba, prebiotics and clinically proven beet pulp support your dog’s digestive health and nutrient absorption. In order to play, run and enjoy life your dog needs strong lean muscles. Chicken is our primary source of protein and helps to build strong, lean muscles and an important antioxidant in the food supports your dog’s natural defences. To feel good on the inside and look extraordinary on the outside, this adult dog food contains an optimal ratio of omega-6 and -3 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and a radiant coat while helping to reduce shedding by up to 80% (results may vary). [This small breed food was developed with veterinarians and is recommended by top breeders. It is 100% complete and balanced to help your dog go the extra mile with you – every day.]

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Mature & Senior Nutrition

Ageing is a natural process and in his mature and senior years your dog may become less active and be more prone to weight gain and also experience a decline in digestive capabilities. Eukanuba Mature & Senior Dry Dog Food for Small Breeds (up to 10 kg) is formulated with L-carnitine, a natural fat burner, and prebiotics and beet pulp to support your dog’s digestive health and nutrient absorption. It also contains optimal levels of Vitamin E and Beta-Carotene to support the natural defences of your ageing dog. Since small breed dogs have a higher metabolism and a smaller stomach than larger breeds Eukanuba Mature & Senior for Small Breeds contains more protein and fat (vs Mature & Senior Medium or Large Breed) to give your small dog the energy he needs in a small amount of food.

To help maintain strong lean muscles and good body condition, Eukanuba is made with chicken as our primary source of protein and contains L-carnitine, a natural fat burner – while an optimal ratio of omega-6 and -3 fatty acids promotes healthy skin and a radiant coat. Eukanuba Mature & Senior Dog Food for Small Breeds uses a Dental polyphosphate technology which not only cleans your dog’s teeth with every bite but reduces tartar build-up by up to 80% (results in your dog may vary). [Our small breed food for mature & senior dogs is developed with veterinarians and is recommended by top breeders. It is 100% complete and balanced so your dog will feel great and stay at his best.]

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Norman Artesien Bassets are magnificent, small breed dogs. Pleasant, calm, happy and affectionate they require firm training as they can be stubborn and tenacious.

Positives

Makes a wonderful family pet and companion

Hard working and versatile hunting dog

Can live in an apartment providing they have sufficient regular exercise

Fairly inactive indoors

Negatives

Ears need to be regularly cleaned and toenails clipped

Require daily physical activity and mental stimulation

Can be prone to disk disease

Breed History

The Origins of the Norman Artesien Basset

Short-legged dogs have been present in northern France for centuries where they were generally known as Norman Bassets. Bassets are dwarfed, full-sized hounds, retaining the lengths of their forbearers but with large heads and larger joints. In 1870, the controlled breeding of the short haired French Bassets began. By the 19th century, the identification of individual breeds of Bassets was begun around the world.

There became two types of 'Norman' Bassets which were unrelated to each other. Count Le Couteulux of Canteleu was breeding a fixed utilitarian type with straight front legs and these were known as Artois types. At the same time, Mr. Louis Lane had developed another type, emphasising aesthetic characteristics, and his hounds had large noble heads and crooked front legs; this type were known as Normands.

Breed History

The Blend of the Two Bassets

A group of French breeders formed a breed society to combine the Normand and the Artois Basset strains, leading to the breed we are familiar with today. Mr. Leon Verrier is credited with establishing these bassets which carried characteristics from both types. In 1898, when the first written standard was adopted, most bassets were of this blended type. In 1924, the name Norman Artesien Basset was finally adopted for the breed.

During the 1920s, Leon Verrier's dogs dominated the exhibitions and were the type most sought after by the newly formed association for the breed. His own kennels were wiped out following World War I; however, he remained a strong influence on the breed as chairman of the breed's club, and continued to strengthen the Norman character of the breed. Following World War II, breed numbers depleted and very few pure specimens of the Norman Artesien Basset remained. However, several dedicated breeders worked hard to save the Norman Artesien Basset from extinction. The Norman Artesien Basset was officially recognised by the United Kennel Club in 1995.

Breed History

Popular for All the Right Reasons

Today, dedicated breeders strive to maintain the hunting instincts of the breed and the Norman Artesien Basset remains a happy, good-natured breed, courageous and headstrong in the hunt. However, the Norman Artesien Basset has also become a favourite choice of house pet and companion dog. His kindness, obedience and patience with children make him a perfect addition to the family home.

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Eukanuba Veterinary Diets

Norman Artesien Basset (Basset Artesien Normand)

Breed Standards

Country of origin

Weight

Height

Coat

Markings

Lifespan

Temperament

Children

Combativeness

Dominance

Friendliness

Independence

Noise

Sociability

Trainability

Nutrition

Nutrition

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Breed History

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