BREED OF THE WEEK: Basset Hound Country of Origin: France The Basset hound was developed in sixteenth century France from a dwarf version of the Saint Hubert hound. It was developed to hunt small game with the hunter on foot. The breed was mostly kept by nobility, but rose in popularity among commoners after the French Revolution. It continues to be used for hunting, as well as a companion in the U.S. This is a medium sized, short legged, and heavy boned dog. It has a large wide head that is covered with loose, wrinkled skin. The very long, broad ears are set low and the dark eyes have drooping lower eyelids. It has a deep muzzle and a dark nose with large nostrils. The coat is short and smooth in any hound color. AVERAGE HEIGHT: 14 inches AVERAGE WEIGHT: 50 to 65 pounds The Basset is a friendly, mild, and easy going dog. It gets along with almost everyone, including other dogs. This breed has a strong hunting instinct and will roam. It is vocal! It has a low to moderate activity level. It does well with an individual or family and is adaptable to different living situations, from city to country. Special Needs: Ear and eye cleaning Possible Health Concerns: Bloat, hip and elbow dysplasia, glaucoma, thrombopathia, thyroid problems, Von Willebrands disease
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:25:26 +0000
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