Sturdy hunting dog

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears [syn: basset ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family, as well as one of six recognized Basset breeds in France. The Basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting hare . Their sense of smell for tracking is second ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Basset hound \Bas"set hound`\ [F. basset.] (Zo["o]l.) A small kind of hound with a long body and short legs, used as an earth dog.