The Basset Hound is a friendly, easygoing short-legged scent hound. Their long, droopy ears and sorrowful expressions are hard to resist.
Bassets have a heavy bone structure packed into a long, low body. Their short legs give them a distinctive waddling gait. Their smooth coat comes in colors like tricolor, red & white, and lemon & white.
Originally bred to hunt rabbits and hare, Basset Hounds use their legendary sense of smell to follow scents. They are mellow and mild-mannered when not on the hunt.
Bassets require daily walks and lots of playtime. With proper exercise, these laidback hounds make charming and affectionate pets. Their patience makes them great with kids.
The endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound is a perennial favorite of dog lovers all over the world this low slung and low-key Hound can be sometimes stubborn but is always Charming the Basset Hound stands no higher than 14 in at the shoulder butt with his remarkably heavy bone powerful little legs and
Massive Paws he possesses big dog strength and stamina bassets are famous for a large domed head that features extremely long velvety ears mournful eyes and a wrinkled brow which give the breed the look of a sad clown built more for endurance than speed the Basset moves in a deliberate but effortless
Manner the breed’s senting ability is uncanny it’s said that among dogs only the blood Hound’s nose is more accurate mild and agreeable at home the Basset is stubborn on the trail and Barks in a loud ringing voice although they may not be wildly demonstrative in their affections they are steadfastly loyal