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Basset
Hound dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
France
as a hunting dog |
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Life expectancy |
8
to 12 years |
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Color |
Generally
black, tan and white, |
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Coat type |
Smooth,
close and hard with sufficient density for protection. The skin
is loose and elastic |
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Exercise needs |
three
periods totalling about 1 hour per day. Playtime is also required |
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Temperament |
Friendly
disposition. May be stubborn in accepting formal training as
most hounds have an independent character, but a steady, firm
hand will overcome any training problem. Generally good as a
child's pet, as well as a hunter, if care is given to the hunt
ancestry when selecting a pup. This includes the typical musical
hound "voice". Tends to roam. |
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Good with children |
Gets
along well with other animals and children. Friendly with strangers. |
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Grooming needs |
Weekly
brushing. Pay special attention to ear cleaning |
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Average size (inches) |
14
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14
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Average weight (lbs) |
40
- 60
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40
- 60
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Health issues |
If used as a house dog, overfeeding
can be a problem. |
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Living conditions |
Suitable for city
living but must be taught not to howl. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Basset Hound originated
in France, possibly as early as 1585. After the French Revolution, the
breed again rose in popularity among the peasants. Before the Revolution,
hunting hounds were used only by the nobility. The peasants could not
hunt from horseback, only on foot, so they required a shorter-legged,
slower hound. Originally used to trail hares, rabbits, and deer, it
has also been used in hunting birds, foxes, and other game. It is characterized
as a slow, deliberate hunter, with a deep voice and a "nose" second
in keenness only to that of the bloodhound. The Basset Hound was also
ideal for hunting in heavy cover due to its shape and size. The breed
has several varieties, one of the most popular being the sad-eyed Le
Couteulx.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Basset Hound certainly has an amazing bark which acts as a powerful deterrent
to any would-be intruder.
Shakespeare said the Basset Hound has 'ears which sweep away the morning
dew'.
Bassett Hounds are well known for having a very keen sense of smell. |
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