Owners can help keep their dog fit and healthy by avoiding overfeeding—since extra weight adds extra stress—and not allowing the Basset to jump into or out of cars or other heights, especially during puppyhood, when their joints are still forming. Think the friendly, intelligent Basset Hound is the breed for you? After becoming the owner of a Basset Hound, it is important to register your dog.
The AKC is the only purebred dog registry in the United States that maintains an investigation and inspection effort. The AKC conducts thousands of inspections each year to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of dogs and the environments in which they live.
You can register your dog here , and you will receive your official AKC certificate in the mail. There are many other benefits, including a complimentary first vet visit, 30 days of pet insurance, and eligibility to compete in AKC events and sports. Basset Hound Wrap Ring. Accessorize any outfit with these stylish Basset Hound rings. Basset Case Canvas Tote. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Republic of Singapore English. South Africa. Sweden - Sverige. Switzerland Suisse.
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Other Careers. Pet Care Center. Basset Hound At a glance. Size: Weight Range : Male: lbs. Female: lbs. Height at Withers: Male: 14 in. Female: 13 in. Features: Long back, dolichocephalic long face , short bowed legs, droopy eyes, floppy ears naturally , body folds wrinkles Expectations: Exercise Requirements : Daily walk Energy Level : Laid back Longevity Range : yrs. Personality: The basset hound is a friendly, easygoing dog.
Living With: Basset hounds need a firm person in charge of their feeding as they have a definite tendency to become obese, which can cause serious problems with their long backs. History: The basset hound comes from as far back as the s when the pre-revolutionary French were using low slung, heavy-bodied hounds to trail rabbits. All of a sudden, the nose is coming off the floor. The basset hound has a lifespan of 12—15 years. Like all breeds, the basset hound is prone to certain health conditions.
The Basset Hound Club of America strongly recommends breeders test for thrombopathia and complete a thorough ophthalmologist evaluation. The club recommends additional testing for elbow and hip dysplasia , glaucoma, hypothyroidism , bleeding disorders, and luxating patella. Of course, not all basset hounds will encounter serious health issues, but it's important to be aware of these common concerns when considering this breed.
It's also important to purchase all dogs from reputable breeders who will introduce you to the dog's parents and siblings.
If you're adopting a basset hound, ask the rescue for all available health history. Because of their generally lethargic nature, basset hounds are prone to obesity , the BHCA says.
It's important to properly portion a basset hound's food talk to your vet about the best diet for your individual dog and keep an exercise schedule of one long walk per day. Their floppy ears are also prone to infection. Follow your vet's guidelines for proper and frequent ear evaluations.
The basset hound has long been a favorite breed for pack hunting small game, but it's widely believed their existence is a fluke. Hubert hounds also the ancestors of today's bloodhounds and resulted when a gene mutation produced a dwarfed hound. Perhaps unintended, the short-legged breed proved useful for tracking small game—mostly rabbits—through thick, low brush.
The breed was popular with French aristocrats, who spent many hours on trail hunting. After the French Revolution, the breed became more commonplace. These droopy dogs most likely came to the U. The loving basset hound has melted hearts across the U. The breed received further publicity as the jowly dog in Hush Puppy shoe ads in the s. Basset Hound Breed Photo.
You know that jowly face, those floppy ears. Basset hounds are excellent tracking dogs, but they're just as happy to spend time napping with your family. Learn more about living with basset hounds. By Abby Gilman Updated July 06, Breed Group Group Breed Group herding hound hybrid non-sporting none sporting terrier toy working.
Dog Size Size Dog Size extra large lbs. Basset Hounds become fully grown and mentally mature around the same time as an average dog, but most breeds their size will reach both mental and physical maturity at a younger age.
Typically, by the time dogs are eighteen months old they are settled into their grown-up persona and completely settle into the family. While they may be calmer overall, you can still expect them to be energetic at times. The size of a Basset Hound mostly comes down to genes and the size of its parents and grandparents.
The males in the family line will play more of factor than the females. If the male is on the smaller size of the breed, even with a larger female, the Basset Hound will tend to be on the smaller size. Of course, too much food for any breed of dog will cause them to be overweight, affecting the size of their circumference rather than their height.
If you feed them too much puppy food for too long, they can grow too fast, causing them physical issues when they are older, especially with their joints. Basset Hounds that are taller than 15 inches will be disqualified from show competitions, in accordance with the American Kennel Club AKC. Puppy food should only be fed to your Basset Hound for the first year of their life and after that switch them to an adult food.
If you find your Basset Hound is starting to get overweight, scale back closer to 1. Of course exercise plays a role too in keeping a healthy weight. An hour per day is generally advised for this breed. It is important not to over-exercise this breed while they are still a puppy.
In doing so, you can damage their growth plates which can result in stunted growth. For this reason, its important to not do any activity that is too strenuous on their joints while they are still young like jogging. One other thing to acknowledge is that any injury or health condition could result in a shorter or smaller Basset Hound.
This is why it is so imperative to get a dog from a reputable breeder who partakes in safe and proper breeding practices, techniques and methods. Talking to your vet is also advised if you suspect injury, discuss their dietary needs, exercise requirements and so forth. Basset Hounds are a unique breed of dog. In comparison to their size, Basset Hounds are the heaviest breed of dog, standing at the top end f 15 inches and weighing up to 65 pounds.
Because of the disproportions between height and weight they are considered a compact dog.
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