Bassett Hound
Origin
The Bassett Hound is an old breed which is a direct descendent of the Bloodhound. The name Bassett Hound comes from the French word “bas” meaning low. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. It has been recorded; George Washington owned Bassett Hounds which were given to him by Lafayette after the American Revolution.
Group
Hound, Hunting
Life Span
10 to 13 years (My Bassett lived for 13.5 years)
Color
The Bassett typically will be brown, red, and white, tri-colored. Both of my Bassett Hounds were red and white. Distribution of color and markings is of no importance.
Coat
Smooth, short haired coat is very easy to groom, with moderate shedding. Their skin is loose and elastic, rolls up around ankles.
Height
Males: 12 to 15 inches, 50 to 65 pounds
Females: 11 to 14 inches, 45 to 60 pounds
This are meant to be for the typical Bassett Hound.
Trainability
Start with their training as earlier as possible especially if in doors. While Bassett reflexes are slow they are great smeller’s. They will do anything for food.
The Bassett Hound is extremely trainable and desire s to please his master.
Activity level
Medium
Known Health Problems
The Bassett’s build keeps him from carrying excessive weight; it places to heavy a load on their legs and spine. Watch their diet, my Bassett’s love Mayfield Ice cream.
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. Extremely social breed, loves attention and children. The Basset’s sweet, gentle nature makes him/her a great companion.
Bassett Hound Fancy Links
The links provided on this website are provided for information purposes only.
RESCUE MISSIONS
ABC (All Bassets Cherished) Basset Hound Rescue http://www.nybasset.org/abcbhr_home.htm
BROOD, Inc. (Basset Rescue of Old Dominion) http://www.brood-va.org
Guardian Angel Basset Rescue, Inc. http://www.bassetrescue.org/
Basset Hound Rescue of So. California http://www.bassethoundrescue.org/
Basset Hound Town bassethoundtown.com
Basset Rescue of Puget Sound http://www.adoptabasset.net/
Suncoast Basset Rescue http://www.suncoastbassetrescue.org/
Arizona Basset Hound Rescue http://www.azbassetrescue.org/
Basset Buddies Rescue of Texas www.bbrtx.org
Helping Hands Basset Rescue http://www.hhbassetrescue.org/
4 the Hounds Basset Rescue http://www.4thehounds.org/
Western Missouri Basset Hound Rescue http://wmbri.org/
Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue http://www.midatlanticbassets.com
New England Basset Hound Rescue http://www.nebhr.org
High Country Basset Rescue http://www.coloradobassetrescue.com
Ozark Mountain Basset Rescue sherry@ombr.org
Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue http://www.spdrdogs.org
Carolina Basset Rescue http://www.cbhr.com
Basset Buddies Rescue, Inc. http://www.bbrescue.org
Droopy Basset Hound Rescue of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. http://www.droopybassetrescue.com
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