Basset Hound
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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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 Puppies

Basset Hound
Female, 15 Weeks Old
USA CANTON, GA, USA
Date listed: 09/29/2025
One lemon female Basset Hound puppy still available $700. The puppies come dewormed with age appropriate vaccines, flea prevention and a one year health guarantee. Both parents...
Basset Hound pups

Basset Hound
Male(s) and Female(s), 16 Weeks Old
USA PORTLAND, TN, USA
Date listed: 09/09/2025
6/13 Birthdays #1 Grey female - blonde - gone to her forever home #2 Navy female #3 Yellow male - blonde - gone to his forever home #4 Purple male - pending his pick up to go...
Bromleys Elite Bassets

Basset Hound
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA NEWBERN, TN, USA
Date listed: 08/16/2025
Bromley's Elite Bassets We breed Champion Bloodline Basset Hounds Our dogs are high quality and health tested parents. AKC registered. You can follow us on Face Book David Bromley...
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Piper - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Female, Adult
USA Sanford, FL, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. Adoption Fee: 300.00. Meet Piper – The Beautiful Basset Hound Piper is a stunning five-year-old Basset Hound with the sweetest...
Miss Queen Daisy - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Female, Senior
USA Brookville, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. Adoption Fee: 200. Please contact Sally (Ohbassetrescueyahoo) for more information about this pet. Welcome to OBHR Miss Queen Daisy! Daisy is searching...
Darla - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Female, Adult
USA Brookville, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. Adoption Fee: 300. Please contact Sally (Ohbassetrescueyahoo) for more information about this pet. Hi my name is Darla and I am single and ready to...
Boone * - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Male, Young
USA Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
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EASTON - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Male, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. 4 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval...
Nadia - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Female, Adult
USA Petaluma, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. Adoption Fee: $450. Nadia, an approximately 6-year-old female basset hound (possible mix), came to GGBR in June 2023 from the Kings County Shelter where...
LOUIE - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Male, Adult
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog 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 approval...
BUCK - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Male, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. 4 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval...
ELLIE JO - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Female, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. 2 1/2 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval...
LETTY - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption

Basset Hound
Female, Young
USA Deepwater, NJ, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Basset Hound. 1 1/2 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval...
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