| The Basset Hound is a short but heavy dog that has | | | | hot debates as to whether it is a hunting dog or |
| a large well proportioned head. The head is rounded. | | | | companion dog. The truth is it has been both. While it |
| This dog has lovely but sad looking eyes, which are | | | | is a short hound it has a great sense of smell, has |
| brown in colour, they also have prominent jaws. Their | | | | advantages with its comparative slowness to others |
| skin falls in folds and is lose on the head. It has large | | | | in the hound family, which makes it less likely to |
| long hanging ears that are velvety and hang low. | | | | frighten the game and for the walking hunter the |
| Their bite can be scissor or even. They have a deep | | | | pace is just right. It is also a great companion dog |
| chest that is prominent and is slightly in front of the | | | | who is affectionate and loving. They were registered |
| front legs. They are between eleven and fifteen | | | | with the American Kennel Club in 1885, it is said that |
| inches in height. They have big paws on short but | | | | George Washington owned Basset Hounds. |
| stocky legs. Their tail reaches just below their hock | | | | Health issues: You have to be careful not to over |
| and is straight. There is no rule when it comes to the | | | | feed the Basset Hound dog breed, as being over |
| colours of this breed, we see mostly white with | | | | weight can create problems for their legs and spine. |
| chestnut or with sand coloured markings, black, tan, | | | | They can get lameness and paralysis due to the |
| white and or red. They can live for ten to twelve | | | | short legs and long body. Here is a breed that can |
| years. | | | | get bloat as well; this needs careful watching if they |
| Temperament: The Basset Hound is a great all-round | | | | eat a large meal. By far the best thing for this breed |
| dog that is gentle and kind. This breed is peaceful and | | | | is three to four small meals a day. |
| well behaved. This dog fits into family life very well | | | | Grooming: The Basset Hound dog breed has a |
| and is good with children. They are slow to potty | | | | smooth short coat so it is very easy to keep clean. |
| train but get there in the end with positive | | | | A brush and comb will be needed for weekly |
| reinforcement and a ton of patients. This dog needs | | | | grooming. Bath this dog, only when necessary. |
| to have consistent rules in the house that all humans | | | | Weekly checks on eyes and ears are needed and |
| follow. Good leadership is a must to gain the best this | | | | just a wipe around these areas weekly. This is a |
| lovely dog can offer. | | | | constant shedder. |
| History: The Basset Hound is an old breed which is | | | | Living conditions: The Basset Hound dog, due to its |
| said to be descended of the Bloodhound. The name | | | | adaptable nature, can live in an apartment. They are |
| comes from the French "Bass" meaning low. | | | | docile indoors but outside, they can run for hours. |
| Shakespeare has even described this breed. There | | | | Walking is a must for this dog. Plenty of play and |
| has been some contra verity in this breeds past, and | | | | walks will be best for this breed. |