Basset Artésien Normand

Also called Norman Artesian Basset, BAN

Recognised breedFCI group 6Short profile

From Northern France (Artois and Normandy).1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight15 to 20 kg1 2

Height30 to 36 cm1 3

Sizesmall

affectionate and outgoing

excellent nose

melodious voice

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, smooth coat

A long, low hound with short legs, a gentle expression and long ears. The coat is short, close and smooth over fine, supple skin.1 3

Colourstricolour (fawn with black blanket and white)bicolour fawn and white1 3

Personality what they are like

A friendly, cheerful and energetic little hound that is clever and eager to please. On the trail it works steadily rather than fast, and at home it is known for being calm and good-natured.1 3 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Bred to follow rabbit and hare through thick cover, it enjoys daily walks and scent games.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, smooth coat is easy to care for with an occasional brush.1 3

Home where they are happiest

Adapts to family life indoors, with secure outdoor space for sniffing and play.3 2

Company who they like around

A sociable hound that suits families and enjoys company.3

The story where it all began

French breeders began selectively breeding short-legged hounds around 1870, with a straight-legged Artois type and a crooked-legged Normand type. The two lines were combined under the current name in 1924 and the Norman look was set in the standard by 1930.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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Its nickname among fanciers is simply BAN.2
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French breeders kept it lighter-boned than the English Basset Hound, which was developed later with Bloodhound crosses.2
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It hunts with the gun and can push rabbits, hares and even deer out of dense undergrowth.1

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 34, Group 6 (Scenthounds and related breeds), Section 1.3 small-sized hounds, with working trial; standard dated 29.08.2023.1
UKC: Scenthound Group; recognised 1 January 1995.3

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Basset Artésien Normand. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year

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FCI Standard No. 34 Basset Artésien Normand fci.beused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, use, history
Basset Artésien Normand - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, weight, history, facts
UKC Basset Artesien Normand breed standard ukcdogs.comused for UKC recognition, temperament, coat

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.