Well, they were bred as hunting dogs. I saw a Basset artésien the other day – the French working type – lean, fit, and capable of going above a lollop. I think Fred is more like these than the current show basset type.
Contrast that with dogs that compete in working dog and/or hunting dog trials. ( Border Collies, :Labrador Retrievers, etc. ) These are dogs bred for performance, not looks. so you better beileve they’re in good physical shape
I’ve always wondered what will happen to these poor animals, dogs or horses, that are bred just for show when the current fads change. Many of them are bred strictly for shows and are not really suited to do anything.
GrimmaTheNome over 11 years ago
Well, they were bred as hunting dogs. I saw a Basset artésien the other day – the French working type – lean, fit, and capable of going above a lollop. I think Fred is more like these than the current show basset type.
Simon_Jester over 11 years ago
If I had THAT coming after me, I could move pretty quick, too
Simon_Jester over 11 years ago
Contrast that with dogs that compete in working dog and/or hunting dog trials. ( Border Collies, :Labrador Retrievers, etc. ) These are dogs bred for performance, not looks. so you better beileve they’re in good physical shape
angusdad over 11 years ago
That’s why I’ve always had a mixed breed. They may have some problems, but not like the pure breeds.
bresnik415 over 11 years ago
Where there’s a will …
serenasakitty over 11 years ago
I’ve always wondered what will happen to these poor animals, dogs or horses, that are bred just for show when the current fads change. Many of them are bred strictly for shows and are not really suited to do anything.
Rottiluv over 11 years ago
Wow, so much ignorance in so few comments.