Complex sentence: The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family, as well as one of six recognized Basset breeds in France; furthermore, Bassetts are scent hounds that were originally bred for the purpose of hunting rabbits and hare.
Split into simpler sentences: The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family. One of six recognized Basset Breeds in France, they are scent hounds, originally bred for the purpose of hunting rabbits and hare.