The History of the Basset Hound must start with its name; Basset.  Basset is a French term that entered the lexicon in 1600 ish and refers to something low: 1) a short person 2)  a short chair, and the term evolved into 3) an outcrop, or to crop out, are all termed Basset.  The term makes perfect sense because the Basset Hounds stand low to the ground with their short legs.  But I could also see the term playing a supporting role in the breeding of the Basset Hound,  Let me explain, if you have a littler and one dog is shorter than the others, and you are breeding for a low dog, this specific dog would be the outcrop - the rarity you want for the traits you desire, like short legs.  The Basset Hound is both Belgian and French and is even a size classification for a group of low dogs in those countries.  Today, the Basset Hounds here, are from Britain and America.  Tip of the iceberg, but I'm outta time.  Visit petzpaws.com to support the channel.