Dear dog lover,
I’ve heard in the dog community news that you are planning to acquire a dog that suits your need. I believe I am the type of dog you are looking for. Here is my personal profile for you to look into. As a teaser, do you know that my cousin Jason was featured in an advertising. His photo was chosen as the logo for Hush Puppies brand shoes. And BTW, my ancestors are from France, and the name Basset is French for “low”. From the hound family, we are bred to hunt rabbits using our excellent sense of smell.
The Basset Hound is a relatively heavy dog with short legs. Males average 30-38 cm at the withers and about 23-29 kg, while bitches measure 28-36 cm and about 20-27 kg.
Bassets usually come in tri-color – (black, tan, and white), some are Red & whites, others are lemon & whites, and the rare ‘blue’ bassets.
Basset hounds sport smooth, short-haired cats (though a carry rough-haired coats). They have large heads, long, droopy ears, sad-looking brown eyes, long muzzles, large teeth and loose skin. They have powerful necks, deep chest, big claws, and long tail with white tips.
Basset hounds are affectionate, loyal and loves socializing in the company of others. They are sweet, gentle, clownish, peaceful, and reliably good-natured. However, they are not that easy to train – at times they are stubborn, lazy and slow to obey. Yet, they respond to consistent obedience training plus the food rewards.
Having bulky stature with short legs, Basset hounds, need regular exercise to make them fit. Be sure to have your dog on a leash, when you take it outdoors. A pure hunting hound, it will go for a chase if ever it detects interesting scents.
Don’t be deceived by Bassets look! Short as they are, they are expert in reaching objects or food on table tops. However, taking them for a long swim is not advisable. Why? With their bulky build and short legs, they cannot hold themselves above water for too long.
Having very long ears, Basset hounds are prone to certain ear diseases. They, too, may encounter eye issues (primarily a mucus problem) owing to their droopy eyes, where the area below the eyeball collecting much dirt. Also, due to their wrinkled face, the area around the mouth is susceptible to yeast infection. Also, be aware that Bassets shed a lot.
Basset Hounds are also prone to yeast infections in the folds around the mouth, where drool can collect without thoroughly drying out. Wiping the area with a clean, dry towel and applying talcum powder can minimize this risk.
Again, owing to its (short stubby legs, low to the ground) body stature, don’t let Bassets jump at a point to0 high off the ground – they are at high risk of breaking a leg, injuring the spine, or dislocating the hips. Keep in mind, not to overfeed them because additional weight can take its toll on the legs and spine. Considered a lazy dog type, they can go overweight if allowed to.
They suit well in an apartment or at home without a yard, provided they be given time to play to keep them fit and trim. Grooming is not a problem, comb and brush will do for its smooth, short-haired coat. Adults on a daily average consume 2 – 4 cups of food. Basset hounds can live to about 10-12 years.
Hehehe .. this bred reminds me only of my hush puppies shoes. This breed are hardly around in asia there days
ReplyDeleteIf there's one dog I'd like to have as a pet, that would be a hush puppy. It looks so harmless and oh, so cute, too!
ReplyDeletevery adorable dog for a pet, just the right size for someone who wish to take care of a dog that doesn't grow that tall.
ReplyDeleteSuper love this puppies so cute! It made me smile seeing this post of you papaleng :) i love when this puppies are in the foam bun like a hot dog :)
ReplyDeleteI love basset hounds, they are big but gentle. My BIL has one and he is so good with kids.
ReplyDeleteAwww... I love those sad eyes! I really really want to have a dog of my own! My hubby disagrees with my choice though. I want a bull mastiff, he wants a german shepherd mix. I think when we are ready to have a dog, a basset hound would be a good choice.
ReplyDeleteAwww! they are too cute Papaleng, you remind me of our Beagle dogs in a way :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I can take home any one of them. They are so cute :-)
ReplyDeleteI love how this post was written by a dog. Hahaha! Those innocent round eyes made my heart melt! Made me miss our pup! :-(
ReplyDeleteTay these hush puppies are so cute! Parang gusto ko na tuloy magkaroon ng alaga.
ReplyDeleteI really like this kind of a dog, with drop and pendant (long) ears, very quiet and cuddly too. Only problem is that they love to sleep all the time.
ReplyDeleteBasset Hounds are for me not he cutest dog breeds. I love those big ears and droopy eyes.
ReplyDeleteseeing this post makes me miss my chin-chin more. though she is not the same breed.
ReplyDeleteWow, my daughter wanted a Lhasa Apso breed. I will show this one to her and let's see if she will change her mind.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma used to own a hush puppy but mahirap alagaan sabi nya then she shifted with a Shih tzu
ReplyDeleteI dunno if I'll actually keep this dog as a pet. It takes a lot of time to actually take care of them and with so many things to do, I don't think I can handle this one. But they're cute! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking some time to write this post. The basset hound is a dog breed that was made for hunting small game, such as rabbits. They are still used for this purpose in many parts of the United States, but when he’s not chasing bunnies, he can be seen lying on the couch, being a couch potato. He’s known to be great with kids, and his lovably amusing face will make anyone smile. See more http://dogsaholic.com/breeds/profiles/basset-hound.html
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