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Basset Hound
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Basset Hound
"This is Bandit. He is 2 years old and a purebred
Basset. He loves to play and bark at the squirrels. He loves everyone and is
very smart and puts my sandals by the door when he wants to go out. He is a very
happy dog and I love him."
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Pronunciation |
Basset Hound |
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Description |
The head is large, with a rounded skull and
pronounced occiput. The plane of the muzzle is parallel to the top of the skull.
The skin is loose-fitted and falls in folds on the head. The velvety ears are
very long and should meet beyond the top of the nose. They should fold and not
appear flat. The large teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite. The lips
hand down with loose flews. The sad brown eyes should show prominent haw. The
expression should be kindly without any harshness. The Basset has a very
pronounced dewlap. His chest is very deep and extends in the front of the
forelegs. The paws are big and the hindquarters are round. Dewclaws may be
removed. The dog's movement should be deliberate, but not clumsy. The coat is
short, hard and shiny. There are no rules concerning color, but it is usually
white with chestnut or sand-colored markings. |
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Temperament |
The Basset Hound is sweet, gentle, devoted,
peaceful and naturally well-behaved. They fit into family life well. Their
temperament should always be friendly with never an indication of sharpness or
viciousness. They are mild but not timid; very affectionate with its master and
friendly with children. It can be a bit stubborn.
They like to do tricks for food. It has a deep musical bark. Housebreaking is
difficult, but they do well with gentle patient training and positive
reinforcement. With proper training, they are obedient, but when they pick up an
interesting smell, it's sometimes hard to get their attention. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 12-15 inches (30-38cm) Bitches 11-14
inches (28-36cm)
Weight: Dogs 50-65 pounds (23-29kg) Bitches 45-60 pounds (20-27kg) |
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Health Problems |
Do not overfeed these dogs because extra weight
places too great a load on the legs and spine. A problem area is possible
lameness and eventual paralysis because of short legs and a heavy, long body. As
they are prone to bloat, it is also wise to feed them two or three small meals a
day instead of one big large meal. The dog should be kept observed for several
hours after eating a large meal. |
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Living Conditions |
The Basset hound will do okay in an apartment.
They are very inactive indoors but outdoors they will run for hours in play if
given the chance. They will do okay without a yard, but should be given plenty
of opportunities to run and play to keep it healthy and trim. |
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Exercise |
To keep the Basset Hound healthy, it should be
given plenty of exercise, including a
long daily walk, but discourage it from jumping and stressing the front
legs. This breed will run and play by the hour when given the chance. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years |
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Litter Size |
Average of 8 puppies - large litters
are common, known to have 15 or more puppies in one litter |
Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and shampoo only when necessary. Wipe
under the ears every week and trim toenails regularly. This breed is a constant
shedder. |
Origin |
The name Basset Hound comes from the French word
"bas" meaning low. Some sources suggest the Basset Hound may have
originated from genetic dwarf dogs presented in litters of other types of French
hunting hounds, however, we do know that it is a rather old breed, descended
directly from the Bloodhound. Shakespeare described the Basset Hound with the
following poetic image: "Ears which sweep away the morning due."
According to research, the true fame of the Basset Hound began in 1863, when it
was presented at the Paris Dog Show. Its popularity spread to England where a
lively dispute arose between two factions of breeders: Those who wanted to keep
the Basset Hound a hunting dog, and those who wanted to transform it into a
companion dog. Situated between these two factions were the American breeders
who proceeded to develop an extremely pleasing companion dog without sacrificing
any of the qualities of the hunter. The breed was recognized by the American
Kennel Club in 1885. Its natural bent is for hunting both in the den and in the
open. It is therefore, used for the hunting of fox, hare, opossum, and pheasant.
Bassets can hunt in packs or alone. It has an excellent sense of smell, but its
reflexes are a bit slow. Their slow pace is convenient for hunters on foot and
keeps game from being scared out of reach. The Basset's nose is almost as
outstanding as the Bloodhound's. George Washington may have owned Basset Hounds
given to him by Lafayette after the American Revolution. |
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Hound, AKC Hound |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Bella Boo Galloway, the female Basset
Hound at 9 months old. "I enjoy being in the sun,
walking in the neighborhood
with my mom, and playing with my brother Bruno. I also love checking out all
the cute dogs on my block (hubba hubba). Oh, and I
slobber a lot too - o.O"
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Adonis (left) Tripper (right)
Droopy, the black Basset Hound at about 1˝ years old
Basset Hound Posters and Prints!
Maggie
Born October 11, 1999
3 year old Ralph
Basset Hound Pictures Page 1
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