Basset Hound Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Basset Hound Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Basset Hound Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Basset Hound.

Basset Hound Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 12-15 inches, 30-38 cm / Female 11-14 inches, 28-36 cm

Weight: Male 50-65 pounds / Female 45-60 pounds

Size of Dog: Small

Breed Type and Dog Group: Hound Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: France

Exercise Needs: Moderate daily exercise

Coat Type: Short in length, smooth coat

Shedding hairs: Shed hairs continuously, all year round

Grooming needs: Weekly

Training a Basset Hound (Trainability): Good with suitable training techniques

Other Names of Basset Hound: Basset

Basset Hound Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: approximately 6 - 10 pups per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: soft, kind and tender-hearted

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Basset Hound puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Basset Hound dog names, illness &  health.

Summary of Basset Hound Puppies and Dogs

Basset Hound puppies and dogs are kind-hearted, soft and gentle animals, with a loving and affectionate personalities. They have a laid-back and calm temperament, and they make excellent family pets. Dogs and puppies like to socialize, they bond well with humans and they like everybody; they are very friendly. This pleasant animal shows love and devotion to their owners. They tend to shed hair all year round, however, they only really require combing once per week so their grooming needs are not too time consuming. Dogs and puppies have quite a bit of energy so daily walking should form part of their routine. This dog has a shining personality as it is typically very content, happy and cheerful. It has many attributes to offer to a family. They make great companions and bond well with humans. 

Choosing Basset Hound Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Basset Hound puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Basset Hound puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed of dog seems to be prone to one or two health issues and illnesses. A reputable breeder will be able to provide health clearance certificates for any puppy that you may be interested in buying. For more information about this topic, please refer to the relevant link above. As this dog has long ears and some wrinkles, it is important to keep a regular check for signs of infection. Another very important thing to take into consideration with this breed, is their diet. Dogs and puppies must not to overfed as this can cause obesity which is detrimental to the health of this dog, as it can affect their legs and spines.

Basset Hound Puppies and Dogs