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O basset hound belongs to the Beagles group and is originally from Saint Hubert (France) where a nobleman with a passion for hunting chose this breed for his private hunting trips. The fashion spread throughout the country until reaching Great Britain. Once in England, the breeding of these puppies continued, eventually adopting an English origin.
They have a unique look that guarantees them a solid base of admirers all over the world. They are excellent companions for hunting, although most lovers of this breed prefer, nowadays, to adopt it as a companion dog, ignoring these qualities.
Source- Europe
- France
- UK
- Group VI
- Rustic
- muscular
- Extended
- short paws
- long ears
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- 8-10
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 15-20
- Low
- Average
- High
- Balanced
- Sociable
- Active
- Kids
- Houses
- hiking
- Hunting
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
physical appearance
The most significant attribute of a basset hound is its physical appearance, very striking and original which, combined with its sad look, makes the dog adorable. This dog's body is long and thick in proportion to its very short legs.
The head is large and covered with wrinkles on the forehead and eyes. It should be noted that it also has a large double chin and upper lips that fall loosely over the lower ones, making the latter not visible. Its long ears fall around its face.
Despite its small size, it is a robust dog that measures between 33 and 38 centimeters to the shoulder, weighing between 35 and 40 kilograms in weight. This ends up forming a somewhat disproportionate but not unpleasant physique.
Regarding the coat colors, we must highlight that each specimen has a unique and different color from the rest of its siblings, although they may be very similar. Generally, they have a tricolor combination that includes white, black and fire, but we can also find white and brown specimens. Its fur is short and stiff.
Personality
the basset hound is a dog affable, fun and humorous, which doesn't match his sad and lonely look. He is very family and loves to enjoy games, tours and excursions with his family.
It is a race that, like many others, despises loneliness and lack of contact with those it considers its family. So it's not surprising that he follows us around the house during the day and that he accepts the presence of other pets in the home, preferably of the same breed.
It adapts well to any family nucleus, including couples, families and children. The tutor should always provide distractions such as assorted toys so that he has "things to do".
Behavior
In general, we talk about a race that accept the company of the little ones and put up with his antics patiently. Still, it is important that the tutor educate the children so that they do not pull their long ears, thus avoiding any negative reaction from your pet. The games between them will be active and fun. If your goal is to share the dog with your whole family, you are guaranteed to enjoy a very special animal.
Although it is a hunting dog, the basset hound can have an excellent relationship with other pets in the home. If socialized correctly, your new dog can become friendly with whoever you want.
care
Observing its physical characteristics, we can see that with its elongated body and high weight, it is easy for the dog to get back pain. You can easily detect this problem by noticing whether it avoids climbing stairs or not. If you see that he hesitates or refuses to do so, you should see your veterinarian as soon as possible.
provide toys and teethers enough and varied to deflect your tracking instinct which can result in the occasional destruction during your learning and growth. If you spend a lot of time away from home, you might want to consider another pet as the basset hound doesn't tolerate loneliness particularly well.
You should nurture and keep your muscles healthy because this is a dog that tends to get fat easily. For this reason, we recommend long, long walks with breaks whenever he so desires.
It should be brushed regularly (2 or 3 times a week) to keep your fur beautiful and shiny. You should bathe once a month and take care of your drools and drools whenever necessary.
Health
can suffer genetic problems or hereditary throughout its life, since the continuous crossings between relatives of this breed increase the probability of suffering from complicated health problems such as hip dysplasia, among others. Prevent him from getting into the habit of climbing on the couch, people or other surfaces to prevent a possible herniated disc.
The basset hound can also suffer from glaucoma or conjunctivitis if its needs and basic care are not controlled. Even if it doesn't look like it, it's a delicate dog. Control your diet so that it doesn't include too much fat.
education
Although we're talking about an averagely intelligent dog, his predisposition to please his family will make him less stubborn and stubborn than he usually appears. Like positive reinforcement, a correct physical activity and a lot of affection on the part of their tutors, we can say that the education of a basset hound is not complicated.