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 |
Basset Hound Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Basset hound
$500

3 males 1 female ready for a new home Comes with ckc papers Dewormed and 1st parvo shot.
Paulas Litter
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100% European Basset Hounds. They are AKC registered and we are USDA certified. All shots are up to date and vet checked
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Clara is a very sweet happy girl loves lots of attention comes with AKC papers and up-to-date shots and worming
Billy
$700*

Billy is a playful friendly mail gets along well with other dogs comes with AKC papers up-to-date shots and worming
April
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April is a very sweet girl she loves attention and likes to play will come with AKC papers and up-to-date shots and worming born 3-14-2020
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Basset hounds puppies
$1,000

My whole litter of gorgeous puppies are ready for their forever family. With a wonderful personality
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$2,500

AKC registered litter of Basset Hound puppies, proud owners of Poochy and Cooper (mom and dad of 8 puppies), 5 girls and 3 boys, born 6/5/2022, will be ready for their forever...
CKC Registered Basset Hound Puppies for sale
$1,000

These sweet purebred basset hounds will be ready to join your family July 16th. Born May 16th, 2022, I have one girl left, and 3 boys. These beautiful puppies are born and raised...
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Bethany JuM - Basset Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler. THANK YOU for wanting a RESCUED DOG/PUP!!!! THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON IT!!! .yourtxrescueconnection When Irish...
ROSCOE - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. 2 years old and I need to be an only dog. I do not like to share my food or toys in my home. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued...
Jake 2 (Jakey) - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Jakey was surrendered to another rescue in a South Texas border town after his owners decided to get a puppy and nine-year-old Jake was no...
Cooper - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Cooper was a stray who was attacked and mauled by other stray dogs. Good samaritans stopped their cars and broke up the fight, One of them...
HC Dylan - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. Dylan closely resembles a t-rex...short arms, long body and beautiful white teeth! This little guy is approximately 2 years old, and what we believe to...
HC Smoke - Basset Hound Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound. Smoke is a gorgeous young adult Basset Hound mix pup. He was one of the 151 dogs recovered and rescued from one property in Holmes County. He is too...
Linus KF - Basset Hound / American Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound / American Pit Bull Terrier. THANK YOU for wanting a RESCUED DOG/PUP!!!! THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON IT!!! .yourtxrescueconnection Hope to meet...
Lola - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption

Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Lola is a special needs basset girl. She has medical needs that require ongoing medications and she's on a special diet. She has...
Babette - Basset Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption

Posted Breed: Basset Hound (short coat). Babette and Buford's owner died and the owner's son dropped this bonded pair off at a local animal shelter. The shelter contacted us....
Lucy - Basset Hound (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Basset Hound (medium coat). Lucy is approximately 8 years old. Lucy would be okay with anyone that’s willing to spend time with her. She is an attention...
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