NAME: Basset Hound
OTHER NAMES: Basset, Hush Puppy
ORIGIN: Great Britain, United Kingdom, France
SIZE TYPE: Medium Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10 -12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Tenacious
HEIGHT MALE: 12–15 inches (30–38 cm)
FEMALE: 11–14 inches (28–36 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 55–75 pounds (25–34 kg)
FEMALE: 45–65 pounds (20–29 kg)
COLORS: Black & White, Brown & White, Red & White, Tri-color, Lemon & White, Black & Brown
OVERVIEW
Basset Hound also some said the French basset hounds. Body height of 30-48 cm, weighing 21-25 kg, native French, it is said by the Egyptian great hound continue descended. The dog hair into a rigid sliding mass Shorthair, skin, fur hound color, black, brown, white formed by tricolor wool. Long body and short legs, large and long drooping ears, nose have a keen sense of smell. The original are trained to specifically capture wild pheasant, free. Its legs are short, but with a keen sense of smell and long endurance, still hunt prey.
BODY TYPE
The body is long and deep throughout its length. The withers and the hindquarters are approximately the same height. The chest fits neatly into the crook of the forearm when seen from the front. The breastbone is prominent, and the chest is neither narrow nor unduly deep. The topline is straight and level, and the back is fairly broad. The loin may arch slightly.
COAT
The coat is hard, smooth, and short, with sufficient density to be of use in all weather. The skin is loose and elastic. A distinctly long coat is a disqualification.
COLOR
Generally black, tan and white, or lemon and white, but any good hound color is acceptable. The distribution of color and markings is not important.
TEMPERAMENT
The Basset is a tenacious hunting hound of ancient lineage. It hunts by scent, and has a pack instinct, and a deep, melodious voice. The breed is capable of great endurance. It is friendly and affectionate, never aggressive or timid.
TASTY TIDBITS
Purchase points: should choose the bones strong, short limbs, head and ears are big, many creases, eyes dark brown lines, lower eyelid presents a bag shape, broad black nose, lip fleshy ptosis, chest wide and deep and thick tail, stout, slightly hooked sword tail. Suggestible low large drooping ears, skin elasticity, keep a curved tail.
Adult Basset Hound weight will increase slowly began to cross the development, regular exercise becomes very important in an adult basset hound a day of exercise is how much exercise is best to develop.
Every time is a good habit to go for a walk, in accordance with the body slowly to increase walking distance.
OTHER NAMES: Basset, Hush Puppy
ORIGIN: Great Britain, United Kingdom, France
SIZE TYPE: Medium Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10 -12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Tenacious
HEIGHT MALE: 12–15 inches (30–38 cm)
FEMALE: 11–14 inches (28–36 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 55–75 pounds (25–34 kg)
FEMALE: 45–65 pounds (20–29 kg)
COLORS: Black & White, Brown & White, Red & White, Tri-color, Lemon & White, Black & Brown
OVERVIEW
Basset Hound also some said the French basset hounds. Body height of 30-48 cm, weighing 21-25 kg, native French, it is said by the Egyptian great hound continue descended. The dog hair into a rigid sliding mass Shorthair, skin, fur hound color, black, brown, white formed by tricolor wool. Long body and short legs, large and long drooping ears, nose have a keen sense of smell. The original are trained to specifically capture wild pheasant, free. Its legs are short, but with a keen sense of smell and long endurance, still hunt prey.
BODY TYPE
The body is long and deep throughout its length. The withers and the hindquarters are approximately the same height. The chest fits neatly into the crook of the forearm when seen from the front. The breastbone is prominent, and the chest is neither narrow nor unduly deep. The topline is straight and level, and the back is fairly broad. The loin may arch slightly.
COAT
The coat is hard, smooth, and short, with sufficient density to be of use in all weather. The skin is loose and elastic. A distinctly long coat is a disqualification.
COLOR
Generally black, tan and white, or lemon and white, but any good hound color is acceptable. The distribution of color and markings is not important.
TEMPERAMENT
The Basset is a tenacious hunting hound of ancient lineage. It hunts by scent, and has a pack instinct, and a deep, melodious voice. The breed is capable of great endurance. It is friendly and affectionate, never aggressive or timid.
TASTY TIDBITS
Purchase points: should choose the bones strong, short limbs, head and ears are big, many creases, eyes dark brown lines, lower eyelid presents a bag shape, broad black nose, lip fleshy ptosis, chest wide and deep and thick tail, stout, slightly hooked sword tail. Suggestible low large drooping ears, skin elasticity, keep a curved tail.
Adult Basset Hound weight will increase slowly began to cross the development, regular exercise becomes very important in an adult basset hound a day of exercise is how much exercise is best to develop.
Every time is a good habit to go for a walk, in accordance with the body slowly to increase walking distance.