The Basset hound holds the record for the world’s longest canine ears. In fact, a Basset hound’s ears are naturally one of his most recognized traits. Most Basset ears drag across the ground as they walk occasionally tripping up the smaller, younger Bassets that haven’t quite adjusted to the ear’s length. The ears also serve an important purpose in the Basset hound’s original canine role. For example, the Basset hound was bred to hunt rabbits. The Basset’s short legs and long nose keep him closer to the ground at all times to stay on scent. But, did you know that the ears also pick up scents and help the Basset filter through which scents to follow? The ears pick up scents as they drag along the ground. The Basset is able to distinguish between the scents and keep his nose or his focus on the rabbit. Learn more here or call your vet clinic Louisville, KY.
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