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Group: | Hound |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 10-12 years |
Height: | Male: 12-14 inches |
Female: 11-13 inches | |
Weight: | Male: 50-65 lbs |
Female: 45-60 lbs |
Basset Hound Facts
Coat : | Smooth and dense |
Gait : | smooth, powerful and effortless |
Color(s) : | Any, usually black, white, tan, red |
Living Area : | Any |
Hair Length: | Short |
Exercise Need : | Daily walk |
Recognized By : |
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) F�d�ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America |
Date of Origin : | 1500s |
Place of Origin : | France |
Todays Use : | Companion Dog |
Originally Used : | Hunting Dog, Trailing Dog |
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Basset Hound Information
Basset Hound Description:Basset Hounds are believed to be a descendant of present day Bloodhounds. They were primarily used in France for chasing down rabbits, foxes and other small animals. This dog breed was first brought to America as a gift to President Washington by Marquis De Lafayette. Popular during the time of Napolean III, this dog breed was often associated with the royal family. Basset Hounds were first recognized by AKC in 1885. |
Basset Hound Care & Grooming:Basset Hound sheds very little hair throughout the year. A weekly brush of the coat is enough to remove dead hair. It is important to trim their nails on a regular basis as they are known to grow nails very quickly. Although a regular bath is important, they should not be bathed frequently, as it can lead to loss of natural oils from the body. Special care should be taken of their eyes since they have tendency to accumulate dirt which may lead to eye diseases. Its ears should be cleaned regularly to avoid any infection, as it has low hung ears which can often drop in their food or rub the floor. |
Basset Hound Health Problems:Basset Hound prone to some health issues like fractures of the hip and knee because of their short size, eye and ear infections, bloat etc. |
Breed: Basset Hound Name: Candy Age: 6.6 years Sex: Female About Candy : Candy is my best friend! she is so fun to play with and shes the best! | |
Breed: Basset Hound Name: Bertie , Lola ,and Charlie Age: 0.0 years Sex: About Bertie , Lola ,and Charlie : My new additions Lola and Charlie , Charlie is a bit thin and won't eat a lot so we are struggling with him at the minute. |
Group: | Hound |
Size: | Large |
Life Span: | 10-12 years |
Height: | Male: 28-30 inches Female: 26-28 inches |
Weight: | Male:75-105 lbs Female: 60-90 lbs |
Color: | Any solid color or combination of any colo... |
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