Basset Hound
Basset Hound
Nickname:
Basset
AKC Group:
Hound Group
Height:
12 to 15 Inches
Weight:
50 - 65 Pounds
Appearance:
Short legged and heavy-boned with long ears and a long muzzle. Their eyes are sunken and give them a sad appearance.
Color:
Any color. Typically white with patterns of brown.
Grooming:
Very little grooming required.
Temperament:
Easygoing and laid back. Basset Hounds are "pack" dogs and enjoy being in the middle of whatever is going on. Loving and great with children but occasionally stubborn. As a scent hound they must be kept on a leash unless they are in a fenced in area. Second only to the Bloodhound in its ability to trail and follow a scent.
Lifespan:
12 years
History:
Originated from France as hunting dogs. They arrived in England in the 1860's and made their way to America.
Health Concerns:
Ear infections due to their long, droopy ears, eye infections and yeast infections in the folds of skin around their mouth.
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