FCI #163 · Group 6

Basset Hound (FCI #163)

Basset Hound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 163, Group 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2010-10-13.

FCI #163Group 6: Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sangStatus: definitive
Basset Hound — Key Facts
Breed NameBasset Hound (Basset Hound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #163
Group / CategoryGroup 6 — Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2010-10-13
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #163 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #163

Basset Hound — Standard & Care

Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 163 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Basset Hound

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Basset Hound
Español (ES)Basset Hound
Deutsch (DE)Basset Hound
Français (FR)Basset Hound
Português (PT-BR)Basset Hound
FAQ

FAQ — Basset Hound

What is the official FCI standard number for Basset Hound?

Basset Hound (Basset Hound) is registered under FCI Standard #163 in Group 6 (Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Basset Hound breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/fr/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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