BASSET HOUND 101! Everything You Need To Know About Owning A Basset Hound Puppy

BASSET HOUND 101! Everything You Need To Know About Owning A Basset Hound Puppy! On todays video we break down everything you need to know about the awesome Basset Hound! Here on the Canine Show we make daily videos so by subscribing you will learn amazing dog and puppy facts you always wish you knew about mans best friend! Top 10 Items To Buy For You New Puppy; Puppy Food I recommend US - UK - Dog Crate US - UK - The Perfect Bed US - UK - Raised Food Bowl to Prevent Bloat US - UK - Harness For While a Puppy US - UK - Simple Dog Lead US - UK - Recall Training Lead US - UK - Single MOST IMPORTANT Toy - US - UK - Best Way To Wear Out Any Dog US - UK - BEST Grooming Product For Fur US - UK - DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! Show Notes; The Basset Hound has earned a place in the hearts and homes of many people both here in the UK and elsewhere in the world all thanks to their extraordinary looks and sweet, kind natures. Just at home by a fireside as they are outside on the moors, the Basset can chase down prey albeit at their own persistent pace over vast distances with relative ease. Info, Grooming, Health & Life Expectancy Males 30–38 cm, Females 28–36 cm Average Weight: Males 25–34 kg, Females 20–29 kg Basset Hounds are quite extraordinary looking dogs that are well described as being “large hounds on short legs“. However, they are working dogs and as such, they are powerful looking and well balanced which, in short, means they possess a tremendous amount of stamina when out working in the field. Apart from their strong, short back legs, a Basset Hound’s large and proud head is another of their striking and ultra recognisable physical traits. Basset Hound is between 11 to 12 years. Temperament Basset Hounds are tenacious characters by nature which is a trait they need in the field when working. They boast an ancient lineage and their hunting instincts remain keen and strong even in a home environment. However, they are very calm, placid dogs by nature and they rarely show any aggression, but rather a loving and affectionate side to their character which in short, means they are a pleasure to have around. They are, however, known to be stubborn at times which is especially true when they have their noses to the ground following a scent they’ve picked up. As previously mentioned, their hunting instinct remains strong which can result in a dog choosing to ignore a command. As such, they are not the best choice for first time owners because Basset Hounds need to be well trained and socialised from a young age and then gently yet firmly handled so they understand who is the alpha dog in a household. Ease of Training It would be fair to say that Basset Hounds boast having a mind of their own when it comes to training. They are intelligent, but this independent thinking side of their nature can make it hard to train a Basset Hound. With this said, their socialisation and training must start as early as possible paying particular attention to the “recall“ command. Positives • Basset Hounds are gentle, loyal and affectionate family pets • They are very good around children of all ages • They are great companions for older people • Basset Hounds are social dogs by nature and get on with everyone • They are a good choice for first time dog owners who have the time to dedicate to them • They are low maintenance on the grooming front • They are moderate shedders Negatives • Basset Hounds can be hard to housetrain • Basset Hounds have a stubborn streak which can make training more challenging • They are not the best choice for first-time owners • They are known to be “thieves“ and will help themselves to food • Basset Hounds can turn a deaf ear to a command when it suits them • They shed a lot of hair throughout the year and even more so in the Spring and Autumn • They often have a “doggy“ smell about them • They suffer from skin and ear infections