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Basset Hound The Right Dog for You

With the big sad eyes of the Basset Hound, and the loving disposition these wonderful dogs could melt the hardest heart in a matter of minutes, with the look in their eyes, love me and I will love you back

The long droopy ears of the Basset Hound help them with their keen sense of smell and the Basset can track almost as good as it's ancestor, the Bloodhound. A Basset Hound can become so obsessed with a scent that they will even ignore simple command. The Basset Hounds weight (around 60 pounds) and the height of the breed (eighteen and twenty inches) allows the breed to track scents through tight areas where the larger scent hounds could not fit.

Basset Hounds can come in any AKC recognized hound color, with the most common being a dog with a white base coat and brown and black patches. Other characteristics of the breed is the undershot jaw, broad chest, and short legs. These are all traits that give the appearance of the Basset an almost comical and clumsy. But hot on a scent trail and the Basset moves quite gracefully.

With the loving and devote trait of a Basset comes the streak of stubornness. This stubborn streak can be mistaken for intelligence problems, but taking a closer look at the naughty twinkle in his big sad eyes tells you otherwise. Your Basset is more apt to learn commands when you are spending time with him one on one. You may consider taking the puppy to obedience classes since these dogs can be a bit difficult to train.

The Basset Hound does well with children or other pets, these dogs will do almost anything to be with you. Attending many a dress up party to be with the children he loves.

The Exercise of a Basset is what makes them an ideal apartment dogs, the only time they care to exercise is when they are tracking a scent. Although their vocalization is something for your neighbors to be tolerant of

With the chow hound behavior and the disinterest in exercise your Basset could become overweight. Ask your veterinarian to recommend a food that will help keep the weight down and your Basset in good physical health.

Grooming for a Basset is minimal, all that is needed is a brushing at least once a week to remove dirt and loose hair. Checking their droopy ears to be sure there is no developing problems is wise, ear infections is one of the Bassets main health problems. Spinal related injuries and eye diseases are also common health problems.

If you are looking for a dog whose unconditional love goes without saying then a Basset Hound is for you. This dogs sole purpose it to please you and your family.

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