Books with title Basset Hounds

A basset hounds floppy ears arent just a cute feature! Basset hounds are skilled hunters because their low-hanging ears sweep scents up from the ground into their powerful noses. Beginning readers will learn this and so much more in this book about these awesome dogs! Simple information text introduces key details of dogs. Visual features engage the reader and allow for comparing and contrasting. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning key details of text. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. Identification of American Kennel Club groups. Historical facts present the evolution of breeds over time. Breed profiles allow readers to compare and contrast breeds. Intelligence info graphics rate the breeds on their trainability. Sidebar visuals show the main coat colors of breeds. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Known for their long, floppy ears and sad eyes, people may not know that Basset Hounds have an extraordinary sense of smell. These short-legged dogs were bred to hunt rabbits and are built to track scent trails on the ground. Young readers will learn about the history of Basset Hounds, how their physical features enhance their sense of smell, and how they use their noses today.