The Basset Hound Dog

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The Basset Hound

Basset Hounds are a good natured and fun-loving dog. They have an excellent reputation with children, but should always be supervised during play.

AKC Group

Hound Group

Function

Hunting

Origin

France

Average Life Span

12-15 years

Average Size

12-15 inches, 50-75 lbs. lbs.

Coat

Soft, Short Coat

Grooming

Regular brushing to reduce shedding. Bath once a month to reduce odor. Nails tend to over-grow so check them every 3 weeks

Intelligence

Low

Trainability

Easily trained. Does not respond well to harse training.

Temperament

Laid back, sociable, and affectionate

Problems

Ear infections and obesity.

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