Breed Attributes Type Hound. Weight lb. Height 14". Family Scenthound. Area of Origin France. Date of Origin s. Major concerns: OCD, elbow dysplasia, thrombopathy, entropion, ectropion, otitis externa, glaucoma, gastric torsion, CHD Minor concerns: patellar luxation, vWD Occasionally seen: none Suggested tests: eye, hip, vWD , elbow , platelets Life span: 8—12 years Note: Obesity is a problem in the breed, especially because it contributes to back problems.
Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet. Finding Basset Hounds for You Do you have a dog? Related Content. Similar Breeds. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. With an adult basset, it will only be the kids running amok, because your dog will be sitting calmly next to you, while your work day stress flows away and your blood pressure lowers as you pet him.
Those puppy visits can add up on top of what you paid for the dog! Your adoption fee when adopting from ABC will get you a dog with all its shots current, already altered, heartworm negative at the minimum. What kind of temperament will he have? Will he be easily trained? Will his personality be what you were hoping for? How active will he be? When adopting an adult basset from ABC, all of those questions are easily answered.
You can pick large or small; active or couch potato; goofy or brilliant; sweet or sassy. The Adoption Coordinator can guide you to pick the right match. When you adopt you are able to select a dog with a personality to fit your family instead of rolling the dice when you purchase a puppy.
Many of the dogs sold in pet stores come from puppy mills and have questionable health and breeding. Puppy mill dogs live in deplorable conditions and are not properly cared for or socialized. Adoption is a wonderful way to open your heart and home to a homeless hound. When you adopt from BHRSC, you give a homeless hound a well-deserved fresh start on life — — one filled with love, healthy meals, tummy rubs, and a warm, cozy place to sleep! Home » Available Hounds » Why Adopt.
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Make sure to keep them clean and watch out for any signs of infection. Speak to your vet if your Basset is prone to ear infections to see if cleaning them regularly could help prevent these. Remember that cleaning too often, or too forcefully, can also lead to problems. Basset Hounds are generally very tolerant and so should get along with children very well.
This makes them an ideal family pet. As with all dogs, you should always keep an eye on them with smaller children, as they can accidentally knock them over. You should always teach children how to approach and play with dogs with care and kindness, to prevent any issues. Always supervise children and vulnerable people with your Basset Hound and make sure you can recognise the signs of unhappiness or anxiety in your dog to help avoid any conflicts.
Well-socialised Basset Hounds will usually be fine around other dogs. If they are introduced to another family pet from a young age, Basset Hounds should live with them fine. If not, take care when introducing your Basset Hound to smaller pets. Never leave them unattended with another pet, even if they know them well. Being overweight can make many of the health problems Basset Hounds are prone to worse, so keeping them in shape is extra important.
Your vet will be able to tell you how much your dog should be eating. If you give your dog an occasional treat or use treats for training, remember to take this into account and reduce their daily allowance. You should try to feed your dog at the same time every day to get them into a routine. Remember to leave a gap after eating and before exercising. Beware unusually cheap puppies as they could come from a puppy farm. If you want to buy a pedigree puppy, we recommend looking for a Kennel Club Assured breeder as they have to do extra health tests and meet high standards.
If you are having difficulty with veterinary costs, you can check if you are eligible for treatment at PDSA here. Do plenty of research before you think about getting a Basset Hound.
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