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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

“I didn’t know he was going to be this good,” Stefon Diggs admitted after the romp over the basset hound Jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

But a petit basset griffon Vendéen took best in show for the first time last year, as did a bloodhound in 2022.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

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

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

He did not care to know the odds of a basset hound developing swayback, or by what process part of an earthworm could make itself whole.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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