There aren’t many things cuter than a Basset Hound puppy. With its impossibly long ears and soulful eyes, a Basset Hound pup can snuggle its way into your heart with just a look, leaving you with no option but to create a comfortable kennel, outfitted with toys and snug bedding, to ensure the contentment of … Read more
Basset hounds are a large breed dog even though they are shorter in height than most large breeds. Their growth curve is most active from 2 to 12 months. They have the highest proportion of bone mass than all other dog breeds which makes them heavier than they seem for a dog that only grows to … Read more
Basset hound owners know only too well how stubborn their dogs can be. It’s part of their nature and even in their breeding to be that way. If they don’t want to do something they tend not to do it regardless of how much you plea with them. They often want you to fit into their … Read more
People buy Basset Hounds because they have so many great qualities as a dog breed. One thing that many existing or prospective owners say they are not aware of is whether or not their Bassets can swim. Basset Hounds can swim but their body size, shape, short legs and heavy bone structure makes it difficult to … Read more
A new Basset Hound owner recently asked me why his Basset seemed to sleep so much and whether that was normal. I told him it was but it also got me thinking as there are a number of factors as to why they do this. So the simple answer to how much do Basset Hounds sleep … Read more
A common question from new Basset Hound puppy owners is how often to feed them. Bassets are a larger breed of dog and will often shovel down as much food as they can get…