• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Basset Hounds: This breed of dog is a small, short legged, long eared scent hound. The name Basset derives from the Middle French from the word 'bas' meaning low.
  • Temperament: Affectionate, placid, and loyal
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Basset Hounds range from 40 - 60 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 12 - 14 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Basset Hounds and Nicknames: Bassets
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Basset Hounds: The coat is normally short and smooth and comes in a range of colors including xx short and smooth. The tricolors include black, white and tan, marmalade and white or less often lemon and white
• Fact 7 - Life of Basset Hounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 9 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Basset Hounds is the Hound dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Basset Hounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Basset Hounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Basset Hounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Gastric Torsion
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
• Fact 12 - Basset Hounds were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Guarding
  • - Tracking
  • - Hunting small animals
• Fact 13 - Breeding Basset Hounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Basset Hounds

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