| According to legend George Washington became a | | | | eyes and you may just catch a crafty twinkle. They're |
| Basset Hound owner shortly after the American | | | | smart dogs! |
| Revolution. Perhaps, he took one look at those big sad | | | | The Basset can be selective about the commands |
| eyes, and simply couldn't resist them. You could also | | | | that he will obey. Like ignoring the stay command so |
| find yourself enchanted by the Basset's sweet and | | | | that he can cuddle up closer to you. The Basset |
| loving character. | | | | adores people and will do almost anything to be |
| People are often surprised that a dog with such a | | | | around them. |
| broad chest, and short legs can actually move so | | | | Since Basset Hounds can be a bit difficult to train, try |
| gracefully. Don't be fooled by his somewhat clumsy | | | | to find a dog training method that works. You may |
| and comical appearance. Trust me, this charming | | | | also want to consider taking your puppy to obedience |
| breed can run and play for hours when they are given | | | | classes. This is a good idea as it helps to get your dog |
| the chance. | | | | socialized through interaction with other puppies, and |
| The adult Basset Hound weighs in at around sixty | | | | their owners. Try it out. You will meet lots of new |
| pounds, and stands between eighteen and twenty | | | | puppies and their newbie owners! |
| inches high. This member of the American Kennel | | | | Basset Hounds are the ideal apartment dog. They fit in |
| Club's hound group can come in any AKC | | | | to family life well. As, this breed is rather inactive |
| acknowledged hound dog color, but the most common | | | | indoors you have to remind yourself that he does |
| is a dog with a white base coat with brown and black | | | | need to go out. So don't forget to exercise your |
| patches. | | | | Basset daily to keep him in good health. |
| Basset's are almost maintenance free. They require | | | | The Basset Hound loves to eat. Combine that with |
| very little grooming. Simply run a good bristle brush | | | | their disinterest in exercise and a warning sign starts to |
| through his coat once or twice a week to remove dirt | | | | flash. You'll need to keep a close eye on his food |
| and loose hair | | | | consumption. Extra weight will place too much of a |
| It's no wonder that the Basset Hound has such a keen | | | | load on his spine and short legs, and lameness can |
| sense of smell, his ancestor is the Bloodhound, | | | | become a distinct possibility. |
| renowned for its tracking abilities. In common with | | | | You will also need to check his ears regularly. Breeds |
| many scent hounds the Basset can become so | | | | with pendulous ears like the Basset Hound can often |
| preoccupied by a smell that your commands to come | | | | pick up infections. Spinal related injuries and eye |
| can fall on deaf ears. | | | | diseases can also afflict this breed. Otherwise the |
| Basset Hounds are devoted and loving pets, but a trait | | | | Basset is a relatively healthy breed. |
| of this breed is a certain stubbornness. New owners | | | | So, if your looking for a dog with a melodic bark, who |
| mistakenly think that their Basset isn't smart enough to | | | | loves children, and will dote on you. Then a Basset |
| learn obedience training. Don't be fooled. If your Basset | | | | Hound could definitely be the right dog for you, and |
| is disobeying you, simply gaze in to those sad, brown | | | | your family. |