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BASSET HOUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Training / Grooming / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Hounds
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Hound Group
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Scenthound Group
- The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Hounds
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - Standard No 163 |
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
| Origin: |
Great Britain |
| Height: |
14 in (36 cm) at the shoulder |
| Weight: |
Can weigh as much as 60-70 lbs (27-31.5 kg) |
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The Basset Hound originated in France in the 15th century. Bred as a scenting hound with a very keen nose, the Basset is one of the most easily recognized breed. With his short legs, the dwarfed-hound is slower in movement than his Bloodhound cousin and proved to be useful to hunters on foot in search of small game. Bassets hunted in packs using their long ears to help stir up the scent and then drive small prey into open terrain. The sport of pack hunting with Basset Hounds continues even today in France and England.
The Basset Hound is heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while his movement is deliberate, he is in no way clumsy. He is capable of great endurance in the field and is extremely devoted to his family. He is mild mannered, never sharp or timid, laid back, sociable, and affectionate. The Basset is very intelligent but also has an independent nature so that his desire to please is not as strong as that found in other breeds. He is a great dog for children and adults of all ages, and generally gets along well with other dogs.
The Basset's coat is thick and dense so that it repels water effectively and is either tri-coloured (combination of black, white and tan) or red and white. The coat colours are distributed over the body in no particular pattern.
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Health Issues:
The Basset Hound is generally a healthy breed. However, like all breeds, Bassets can be affected by certain genetic diseases. Some of the more common disorders found in the breed include:
- Glaucoma
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Patellar Luxation
- von Willebrand's Disease
- Thrombopathia — This is a disorder of small blood cells called platelets. Under normal conditions and in response to an injury that causes bleeding, platelets clump at the site of injured blood vessels, they also facilitate blood clotting and release substances active in repairing tissue and inflammation. In Basset Hound Thrombopathia, the platelet "clumping" does not occur. Therefore, dogs with this condition are more susceptible to bruising and hemorrhage. This is thought to be common in the Basset Hound breed and is an autosomal recessive trait.
If you are considering the adoption of a Basset Hound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Basset Hound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Grooming Resources:
- Grooming Resources — For information, tips and techniques on all-breed grooming as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Discover the Basset Hound! A Guide To This Fascinating Breed — Published By The Public Education Committee of The Basset Hound Club of America
- The Daily Drool — An Internet Mail List for Bassets and Their People
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — If you're looking for a dog sport or activity to get involved in with your Basset, see this section of Canada's Guide to dogs where information is available on various sports and activities as well as listings to non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For Basset Hound specific Clubs, see Breed Clubs for a listing of Basset Hound clubs in Canada and around the world.)
- Working Dogs — Includes information about all types of working dogs, including Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, SAR Dogs, Protection Dogs, and more.
For a great selection of books, visit Amazon.com by selecting one of the links above, or see the Basset Hound Book Store for even more books from Dogwise.com and Amazon.ca.
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