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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
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| 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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Basset Hound Pups
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Had a un expected litter of 10 puppies, all tri colored black white and brown. Have one "blonde" colored male.pictures to come currently 4 weeks and will have first shots .if you...
AKC Basset Hound Puppies
$850
$850 and comes with first shots, dewormed, Vet checked, AKC reunite microchip implanted, with an AKC puppy folder, AKC registration application, and AKC litter certificate! Ready...
Basset Hound Puppies
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Hello we have Basset Hound Puppies Available, both mom and dad are full blood american basset hounds. we have boys and girls available
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AKC Basset Hound puppies, DOB 12/26 2019. Guarantee Health screened by Vet, with Vaccinations Wormings and all AKC paperwork. 30 days free Health insurance provided when...
Gorgeous Basset Hound Puppies
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Beautiful Purebred Basset Hound Puppies. Two lemons and one tri-color. They are very healthy, they have had their first puppy vaccination and two dewormings. They are crate...
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Lacie - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. Lacie is a sweet girl who loves attention and cuddles. She’s very outgoing and loves to be with her people. Lacie came from a breeder where...
Gus - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. Gus is a laid back senior looking to spend his retirement with a loving furever family. He's a little reserved and takes a while to warm up to people...
Jacob - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Adoption Fee: 270.63 includes sales tax. Hi! My name is Jacob. I was surrendered to BRAT by my family because they were moving. I am a...
JANE - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. 9 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and...
TARZAN - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. 6 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and...
Bates - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. Meet Bates the Basset Hound! Have you ever seen a funnier looking pup? This happy goof is around 8 years old and is loving life in his foster home as...
Daisy - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Daisy is a female red and white Bassett Hound. She is 6 years old and a healthy 56 lbs. Daisy is housebroken, crate trained and walks well...
BUSTER - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. 1 year old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval...
Pixie - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Adoption Fee: $150.00 plus 8.25%tax=162.38. Hi! My name is Pixie and I am a beautiful 7 year old senior that was surrendered to BRAT due...
HC Smoke - Basset Hound / Terrier Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound / Terrier. We think Smoke must have some Basset Hound in his extremely cute, stout, short-legged body. His hair is very short and contains a most...
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