| Breed Description | Although slow, they had great stamina and scent detection and were used to hunt wolves, deer and boar. The blue colour is believed to have developed as a result of developing a dark skin pigment that is better able to withstand the bright sunlight in this region. |
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| Breed Also Related To | Basset Hound |
| Breed Club Link | BASSET BLEU DE GASCOGNE CLUB. Sec. Mr C Roberts. Tel No: 014223 70855 |