Those sad eyes, wrinkly faces and trip over worthy ears! Here are our favorite Basset Hound facts.
The Basset hound likely dates back to the 1500s, when the French used low slung, heavy bodied hounds to trail rabbits. The word “bas” is French for “low” befitting the Basset hound’s signature stature. For hunters, the Basset was the ideal companion as its slow and steady gait was easy to trail after. In the United States, the Basset quickly moved on from hunting dog to beloved family pet. Thanks to cartoons, commercials and mascots, the Basset remains a very popular large breed dog to this day. This laid back breed is easily one of the most recognizable in the dog world, but what else do you know about Basset? Don’t worry, that’s where we come in! Read on for our favorite Basset Hound facts. XO PUPS often has Basset Hound puppies for sale, so check them out on our available puppies page!
This hound dog will steal your heart, check out more on their breed and personality:
- Bassets are heavy boned dogs with a thick body on short, stubby legs. Because they are a large breed, Bassets are slow maturing dogs, often not reaching full size until two years old. They have an average weight of 40 to 80 lbs!
- The Basset has a short, shiny coat that comes in typical hound colors: red and white and tricolor, with ticking being fairly common. They don’t require much grooming but they do shed an average to heavy amount.
- The Basset hound is a friendly, outgoing breed. Since they originally hunted in packs, they tend to be good with other dogs and other pets. Bassets are people oriented and get along well with children.
- Because they are hound dogs, they have that deep baying bark typical of the category. They do better having a bigger environment and yard, even though they have minimal exercise requirements, as they like to wander scenting around.
- Bassets need patience and a firm hand with training. They have a keen mind but get distracted easily.
Those are just a few Basset Hound facts, but meeting one in person says it all. Book an appointment at our Chantilly store, and ask us about our financing options too.
