Long Eared Bassett Hound
What kind of family should own a Bassett Hound? As much as I love the Bassett Hound there are a few physical and temperament characteristics that you should be aware of before committing to a Bassett Hound.
Pendulous Lips
The Bassett Hound in nature is very affection dogs and they will certainly rub slobber on your clothing, couches, and cabinets. The hound will get a drink of water from the bowl and water will be running from their jaws as they lift their head. Bassett Hounds, particularly the males have large loosely hanging lips that sway and swing as they go. They will often shake their heads so the slobber will fly everywhere and on anyone.
Adorable Long Ears
The Bassett Hound is world renounced for those long droopy beautiful ears. However these ears need a certain amount of care or they will become smelly.
The Bassett’s long, droopy ears are prone to ear problems because they trap dirt as they drag on the ground. Also, these long ears tend to retain moisture due to a lack of air circulation which causes ear infections. However, routine Basset Hound ear care will help those droopy ears stay healthy.
You will also find the Bassett’s ears drag through everything and the only way to avoid having those ears drag through food, water and mud is to keep the ears up; you can check products for ideals.
Temperament
Start with their training as earlier as possible especially if plan keeping him in doors. As the Bassett Hound ages they will not respond with any speed. While Bassett Hound reflexes are slow they are great smeller’s. They will do anything for food. My Male and Female Bassett Hounds loved table scraps and we often had to keep food far out of reach so our male, Sherlock would not take it. He once ate down an entire delivered pizza before anyone caught him.
The Bassett hound can be a bit stubborn with meek families and need a firm, confident, and consistent family owner who displays natural authority over the dog.
The Bassett Hound is extremely trainable and desires to please their master but can be a real challenge, so if you are looking to become famous for your dog obedience training this might not be the breed for you.
Best Home
The Bassett Hound loves to play and explore outside and if given the opportunity will spend hours doing so. Bassett’s are lead by their noses, and new owners must be prepared for the thrill of the hunt when walking their companions. But bring your Bassett inside and they will lay under your feet all night. I feel this dog would do fine without a yard as long as they are given the opportunity to run and play; keeping healthy. The Bassett Hound is a extremely social breed, loves attention and children. The Basset’s sweet, gentle nature makes him/her a great companion.
My Bassett Hounds were natural comedians and were constantly getting themselves into hilarious situations. It was a real joy to have a Bassett and with these considerations in mind I believe that you can make a sensible choice.
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