"The basset fauve de Bretagne The topline: A hardy, sociable, compact hound that can hunt all day - and needs mental and physical activity. The translation: Fawn-colored, low-set dog from Brittany The history: Versions of these coarse-coated, tan-hued hounds go back at least as far as 16th-century French aristocratic circles. The breed has been championed in the U.S. in recent years by Cindy Hartman, a South Carolina service dog trainer who brought a pair of fauve puppies back from France in 2001."
"She has since trained and placed about 20 fauves as medical alert dogs for people with diabetes, she said. "They're wicked smart, and so if you're wanting a dog that's just going to lay around all day long, a fauve is not for you," Hartman said. "But yet, when challenged mentally and physically, they're happy to come in with you and curl up on the sofa for the evening.""
Three dog breeds were added to the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and increasing public visibility. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a hardy, sociable French hound with a coarse tan coat, able to hunt all day and requiring mental and physical activity; versions date to 16th-century French aristocracy and have been trained as medical alert dogs. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a solid, energetic small canine suited to barn work, rodent control and dog sports. The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a small toy breed originating in Cold War-era Russia.
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