| Breed
Group:
Hounds |
| Weight:
40-60 lbs |
| Height:
14 inches |
| Color(s):
any recognized hound color |
| Coat:
The
coat of the Basset Hound should always be short, never long. The coat
is dense, hard, and smooth making it weather resistant. Hair should
also always be straight and firm in texture. |
| Overview:
This
is a naturally well-behaved breed making him the perfect household pet.
The Basset Hound is very gentle, sweet, and loving. This breed is prone
to howling and barking so he makes a good alarm dog, but is much too
gentle to be a guard dog. |
| Character:
The
long ears of this rather lazy breed are sensitive, which makes him best
for a life with older and more respectable children. The Basset Hound
has the tendency to be stubborn, but never timid. Should never display
signs of aggression, as this is a naturally fun loving and gentle dog. |
| Temperament:
Affectionate,
lazy, devoted, quiet, and peaceful, the Basset Hound does exceptionally
well with a family. This breed loves children, and generally does well
with other animals. They can be taught tricks, but tend to be stubborn
so patience is key. |
| Care:
Combing
and brushing with a firm bristle brush should keep shedding to a
minimum as this breed sheds constantly. Toenails should be trimmed
regularly as this breed is lazy which can neglect the nails. Cleaning
under the folds of skin works best, and the ears should be cleaned
regularly. |
| Training:
This
can be a very sensitive breed so gentle and patient training is a must.
Consistency works best with this short and stubborn breed. The Basset
Hound has the tendency to go off sniffing completely disregarding his
master so fun techniques work best. |
| Activity:
Basset
Hounds have the tendency to overeat therefore should be given plenty of
exercise to keep him healthy. Normally a lazy breed, this dog should be
taken on regulated walks and should be allowed a free roam in a safe,
fenced in area. |
