The low-slung Basset Hound is a hunting dog who uses scent to find game. It's a great family pet with big, sorrowful eyes that challenge the strongest owner's abilities to adjust the Basset's habits. They need moderate exercise and should be confined when alone - they tend to follow their nose. They are low maintenance except for their ears, but will not make a good pet for anyone with an aversion to drool.
Average Height("'s) |
Average Weight (#'s) |
Personality |
Coat |
Grooming |
Notes for owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
45 |
Mild |
Short. Shedder | Mimimal | Can be hard to housetrain. May bay. One of the mildest mannered dog. |
American Hunting Basset Association
Dog Owner's Guide to the Basset Hound
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