[Dailydrool] White tail tip

[JACQIE MARVICH]

It is not a requirement in the breed standard that a basset have a white tip on it's tail. It is preferred in the field as it's easier to keep track of the dog when hunting. The tail is carried up so the white tip is easily visible when they are trailing game or tracking through the tall grass or heavy brush. In the show ring all hound colors and markings are allowed and have no bearing on a hounds overall quality. 

I've had several bassets with no white tip on their tails. Usually they are primarily solid colored over their entire body. Jasmine is a blanket tricolor with a muddy face and no white on her body or head and neck. She has a solid brown tail all the way to the end. She has a white chest, feet and legs and white on her tummy. She's a "plain jane" as far as coloring goes. She has very nice conformation and movement. 

I've seen more with white tips on their tails than without. I prefer that they have a white tip on their tail. Most of my current bassets have open markings and plenty of white on their tails. When they are all out running around, I often know who is who from behind by the amount of white on that tail.

Jacqie Marvich
Oakrydge Bassts
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