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• Basset Hounds are a long, low, scenting hound of French ancestry. They have short legs and sometimes require assistance getting into cars since they are not good at jumping. The long ears of a Basset do not allow good circulation of air and are prone to infection. Owners should clean their dog’s ears once a week and the Basset’s droopy eyes should also be kept clean of debris and nails trimmed once or twice monthly. Basset Hounds are lovable and friendly, calm, good-natured and affectionate but also sensitive and stubborn in nature. They along well with people and other dogs and pets and are good with children. Basset Hounds love to be a lap dog and do not make a good guard dog due to their friendliness.

• Fast Facts:

  1. Known as the Hush Puppy dog
  2. Average Lifespan: 12 years
  3. Size: 50-70lbs
  4. Color: tricolor (black, tan, and white), open red and white (red spots on white fur), closed red and white (a solid red color with white feet and tails), and lemon and white
  5. Basset Hounds and Bloodhounds, are thought to be descendants of the famed St. Hubert hounds

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