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basset

[bas-it] / ˈbæs ɪt /


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Judge Tamas Jakkel's choice for reserve dog was a petit basset griffon vendeen called Meghan, from Croatia, who earlier won the Hound group.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026

He once described himself as “a basset hound with a 25-watt personality.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025

She has a new Burmese kitten, Dino, and a basset hound puppy, Poppy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2024

Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, took the top prize at the Westminster Dog Show.

From New York Times ● May 10, 2023

“WOOF!” barked Franz, running straight toward Isa and not stopping until he rammed right into her and knocked her down, leaving a basset hound-sized wet spot on her jacket.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser


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