HISTORY

ORIGIN   FRANCE

GROUP  HOUND GROUP


The Basset Hound is a direct descendent of the Bloodhound. It is also widely thought that the Basset Hound is a dwarf breed, originated from some dwarf puppies, but there is no concrete evidence of this. This hound was most notable kept by nobility and used from hunting small game like rabbit, the Basset Hound was trained to hunt the animal but not kill.

APPEARANCE(S)

Basset Hounds have a long short heavy body type. The head is very large with long droopy ears, the eyes are also droopy. The legs are short and the front feet tend to face outward, the tail is long and skinny.

COLOR(S)

The Basset Hound is tri colored, very typical for a true hound.

COAT

Short

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Low to Medium (Depending on age and health)

POSITIVES

This breed is has a very gentle manner about them, and they really never meet anyone they don’t like. They are good with kids and other animals.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Basset Hounds are hounds and they do like to howl, bark and drool.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or city.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Obesity
  • Back Problems
  • Eye Problems

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Basset Hound Club of America, Inc.
11401 Gamache Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516-1676

FUN FACT(S)

The Basset Hounds cannot swim!!
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff