Basset Hound

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Basset Hounds should be fed 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. The amount of food they will consume varies depending on their height, age, level of exercise, metabolism rate, and overall health. Monitor their food intake closely to ensure that they don't gain too much weight. Like with other breeds, fresh and clean water should be made available at all times.

Basset Hounds shed moderately to excessively. They have short, silky coats that are weather-resistant and very easy to maintain. They do, however, shed all year, so you will need to brush them regularly to keep this under control.

So you'll want to increase your brushing routine to once a day when their shedding picks up in these seasons. Brush him at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy.

It doesn't take so much effort to groom them. Their coat may be either trimmed with clippers or by stripping (a process by which the coat is thinned and shortened with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) a mix of both.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, indicating an infection. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.

Make grooming a pleasant experience for them, complete with encouragement and treats, and you'll be paving the way for simple vet assessments and other handling when they are older.

Basset Hounds require moderate activity to keep healthy and avoid becoming overweight, which is a common health issue in the breed. A moderate stroll is generally sufficient for them.

You will also discover that Bassets are highly pack orientated, so walking other pets is a fantastic idea!

Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature and check their heartbeat, among other things.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Basset Hounds are one of the most easygoing and pleasant-natured canine breeds. They are noted for their outgoing and funny personalities, as well as their propensity to make friends with just about everyone. They have a pleasant personality, they can be wonderful jogging companions and playmates to the children.

Basset Hounds make excellent family pets due to their amiable nature.

Basset Hounds easy to train because of their good memory and considerable stamina. They are an independent thinker, so they can be stubborn at times.

Training them requires patience and a creative mind to keep them going. Use positive reinforcement and gentle management to keep them motivated.

Basset Hounds are pleasant and easygoing dogs. Because they were bred to hunt in packs, they get along well with other dogs and pets in general. Bassets are social animals who get along well with everyone.

Proper socialization training should be done at an early age to help them learn how to behave around well.