| Are you wondering how to train a Basset Hound? | | | | track its origin with tremendous resolve. |
| The Basset Hound, the "Hush Puppies" breed, is an | | | | Temperament and Tendencies of Basset Hounds: |
| adorable and well-behaved dog that will melt your | | | | Naturally, these dogs are well-mannered and loving |
| heart with its appearance and demeanor. It is also a | | | | dogs. They are never vicious or aggressive as fairly |
| breed of amazing ability for tracking scents. | | | | suggested by their melancholic faces. They are very |
| Origin of the Basset Hound: | | | | patient and friendly with children. |
| This breed is a very old breed of dog. They were | | | | They are very vocal breeds. They tend to howl or |
| originally developed in France to assist in hunting slow | | | | bark if they want something or warn their owners |
| trailing game animals such as rabbits and hares. They | | | | about something. They can whine by murmuring a |
| are perfect as trail hunters because their slow quiet | | | | sound to get attention from their masters. It may sound |
| movements won't easily scare game. | | | | like they are speaking sometimes. |
| Their popularity was at its peak during the reign of | | | | Training and Care of Basset Hounds: |
| Emperor Napoleon. The true fame of the Basset | | | | These dogs will prefer someone to lead them with |
| Hound began in 1863, when it was presented at the | | | | natural authority. Most dogs battle for the alpha role but |
| Paris Dog Show. | | | | Bassets actually prefer it if they are led by gentle |
| They got their name from the French word 'bas' | | | | consistency. |
| meaning 'low' in reference to their low set appearance. | | | | They respond well with to positive reinforcement. Train |
| Basset Hound Appearance and Abilities: | | | | them by praising good behavior. Stubborn and wise |
| Do you want a cute and short dog with an impeccable | | | | creatures they are, they will not follow commands if |
| nose? These dogs have short legs. Proportionally, they | | | | they believe that there is some reward to go with it. |
| have heavier bones as compared to other dogs. | | | | Bassets are rather difficult to train because they are |
| Their short build can be deceiving. They are actually | | | | easily distracted by their acute sense of smell. Training |
| long dogs and able to reach counter and table tops to | | | | them needs persistence and must be done in an area |
| reach food. However, their short limbs and heavy | | | | with less distraction from scents. |
| bones make them poor swimmers. | | | | Always monitor their feedings because overweight |
| Their skin is extremely loose and falls in folds on their | | | | Bassets have low life spans. Too much weight will put |
| heads. They have long velvety ears that fall way | | | | grave pressure on their legs and spine. Vigorous |
| below their noses. They have a naturally sad | | | | exercise is not necessary but you should give these |
| expression on their faces even when they are happy. | | | | dogs their daily dose of walks and soft play. |
| They have short and smooth coats and are accepted | | | | Grooming them is relatively easy. Occasional baths |
| in many recognizable colors. There are no rules | | | | and brushes are adequate and shampoo only when |
| concerning about coat color and color distribution. | | | | necessary. Always clean their ears and clip their toe |
| They also have an impeccable sense of smell. Their | | | | nails. Their nails, when not clip are sharp and can |
| scent keenness is at par with that of the Bloodhound. | | | | scratch you. Basset Hounds also shed constantly so |
| They are able to pick up scent from very far and can | | | | be sure to brush them frequently. |