Basset Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
Pure Breeds | Member |
Breeds A - Z | B |
Breeds by Group | Hound |
Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids |
Overview: | The Basset Hound is a much loved dog with a great personality and gentle spirit. The Basset is especially great with kids and has a very laid-back style and is very devoted to his family. |
Breed Group: | Hound |
Weight (lbs): | 40-60 |
Height (in): | 14 |
Colors: | Any recognized hound color. |
Coat: | Hair is short, dense, and smooth. |
Character: | Basset Hounds are very independent, yet can be quite sociable, calm, and playful. |
Temperament: | This breed makes an excellent playmate for children and they get along fine with dogs and other animals. Bassets do not like to be left unattended, however. |
Care: | The Basset Hound requires removal of dead hair during time of shedding and its large ears should be kept clean,its face may need regular cleaning around the mouth and wrinkles. |
Training: | This breed requires patience and persistence in training. |
Activity: | Basset hounds do not need a lot of exercise. They can get by with three short walks a day, with occasional romps in the yard. |
Country of Origin: | France |
Health Issue: | This breed may put on extra weight, when overfed, and this can put too much load on its legs and spine, resulting in possible lameness and paralysis. They are also prone to bloat. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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litter just born euro Brazilian
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Basset Hound
Male, Under 1 Week Old
USA WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
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Basset Hound
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SALEM, WV, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Will be free to good home, He is special needs has trouble with knees (may or may not grow out of or need surgery vet said just have to keep eyes on it and checked to see...
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Basset Hound
Male(s) and Female(s), 7 Weeks Old
USA GREENVILLE, OH, USA
Date listed: 07/21/2024
We have 6 beautiful American basset hounds looking for their forever families. Our puppies are 100% full blooded basset hounds with both parents as on site family pets . Both...
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Basset Hound
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SALEM, WV, USA
Date listed: 07/21/2024
This little boy loves to play around and give kisses. Looking for his forever family. He is up todate on all shots and dewormed. He is AKC Registerd . Dad is tri and Mom red and...
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Basset Hound
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SALEM, WV, USA
Date listed: 07/20/2024
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Basset Hound
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Basset Hound
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SALEM, WV, USA
Date listed: 07/20/2024
This little boy loves to play around and give kisses. Looking for his forever family. He is up todate on all shots and dewormed. He is AKC Registerd . Dad is tri and Mom red and...
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Basset Hound
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SALEM, WV, USA
Date listed: 07/20/2024
This little boy loves to play around and give kisses. Looking for his forever family. He is up todate on all shots and dewormed. He is AKC Registerd . Dad is tri and Mom red and...
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Basset Hound
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA SALEM, WV, USA
Date listed: 07/20/2024
This little boy loves to play around and give kisses. Looking for his forever family. He is up todate on all shots and dewormed. He is AKC Registerd . Dad is tri and Mom red and...
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Basset Hound
Female, 14 Weeks Old
USA FREDERICKSBURG, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/19/2024
Please visit our website, .wolfcreekbassethounds for available puppies and more information on bringing home a sweet little fur-baby.
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Female, Adult
USA COLUMBUS, GA, USA
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Basset Hound
Male, Adult
USA Petaluma, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Female, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Female, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Female,
USA Dana Point, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Male, Senior
USA Ellijay, GA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Female, Adult
USA Brookville, OH, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Female, Adult
USA Petaluma, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Female, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Basset Hound
Female, Adult
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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