Basset Hound

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:29
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:12
B A S S E T  H O U N D  ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Basset Hound
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
026
Personality Snapshot
Gentle and devoted, very affectionate. Peaceful and naturally well-behaved. Sweet, but can be very willful. Does well with gentle, patient training and positive reinforcement.


Breed NameBasset Hound
Rank (out of 136 breeds)026
Points (out of 100)73
Dog Group TypeScenthound
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Low
AffectionModerate
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGood
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingGreat
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)4 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityTerrible
SizeMedium
Exercise RequirementsVery Low
Jog Companion AbilityPoor
Level of SheddingConstant
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredLow
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Basset Hound into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Basset Hound pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Basset Hound
Gentle and devoted, very affectionate. Peaceful and naturally well-behaved. Sweet, but can be very willful. Does well with gentle, patient training and positive reinforcement.

Home Environment
Good for apartment living. Does all right without a yard.

Basset Hound Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Basset Hound

Basset Hound Wiki

Where to buy a Basset Hound : A Directory and Review
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