Basset Hound
Basset hound breeder lina mathews certified by the american kennel club.
Basset hound. Their laid back attitudes and patience with small potentially ear pulling children make basset hounds an ideal breed for families with young ones. Some sources suggest the basset hound may have originated from genetic dwarf dogs that were born in litters of different types of hunting hounds.
The name basset hound comes from the french word bas meaning low. The basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting hare their sense of smell and ability to ground scent is second only to the bloodhound.
We have raised and groomed basset hound puppies for sale all over the world usa uk canada korea germany saudi arabia italy and panama and now we are based in the usa but still facilitate basset hound adoption process worldwide. But i would only count on this breed obeying his training in an enclosed area.
The basset hound breed standard a written description of how a breed looks and acts allows all hound colors but the most common colors are tri color tan black and white black and. Basset hounds have a slightly curved tail and very large round feet under strong wrinkly.
The basset hound is among the most good natured and easygoing of breeds. The basset hound is a short legged breed of dog in the hound family.
They are famous for their deep emotional brown eyes. Basset hounds are one of six recognised basset type breeds in france.
The basset hound is an old breed which is a direct descendent of the bloodhound and has a nose that is almost as outstanding. Basset hounds have a shoulder height of 28 38 cm 11 15 in and weigh 23 27 kg 45 65 lbs.
Like all dogs basset hounds must be taught to come when called. The basset in basset hound means dwarf or low thing in french and low accurately describes this dog s stature and energy level.
This breed is amiable with dogs other pets and children although children must be cautioned not to put strain on this and all dogs backs with their games. The basset hound has loose skin over the eyes very long low ears thick bones and a large domed skull.
The basset hound stands no higher than 14 inches at the shoulder but with his remarkably heavy bone powerful little legs and massive paws he possesses big dog strength and stamina. Running away from you.
