Life expectancy

12 years

Age adult

13 months

Height (Shoulder height)

35 cm

Weight

25 kg

Coat texture

short-haired / smooth

Coat color

red & white, brown & white with black

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / patellar dislocation / elbow dysplasia / eye diseases / ear diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / idiopathic epilepsy / spinal disc herniation / von Willebrand disease / goniodysplasia / glaucoma / adiposity / cystitis / kidney stones / Breeding relevant to animal welfare / X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency / joint disease / thrombozytopenia / Cherry Eye / hyperuricosuria/hyperuricemia (HUU)

Food expenses per month in €

about € 57

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather not

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

social / active / clingy / calm / stubborn / good-natured / gentle / loving / stubborn / insistent / intelligent

Bred for

pack hunting / Stöberjagd / hare hunt

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / patellar dislocation / elbow dysplasia / eye diseases / ear diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / idiopathic epilepsy / spinal disc herniation / von Willebrand disease / goniodysplasia / glaucoma / adiposity / cystitis / kidney stones / Breeding relevant to animal welfare / X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency / joint disease / thrombozytopenia / Cherry Eye / hyperuricosuria/hyperuricemia (HUU)

Dog type according to FCI

scent hounds and related breeds

FCI description

They have always been used as hunting dogs, have an extraordinary sense of smell and pick up every trace. Running dogs had to follow the game over long distances, sweat dogs search for the injured (sweaty) game and follow it. They have an enormous urge to move and need a lot of exercise and meaningful, species-appropriate occupation. Many breeds, especially sweat dogs, are only handed over to hunters. If you are not aware of what hunting motivation means, you may soon be overwhelmed. Because this instinct cannot be completely trained away.

Dogs of this group are considered friendly, intelligent and social, therefore they are popular companion dogs. Think about whether you can cope with the hunting temperament, because once the untrained hunting dog has a track in his nose he quickly forgets any obedience and is up and away.

Short description

The Basset Hound is a rather calm and peaceful family-dog, which is known to be very intelligent and attached to his family. He can also be very stubborn, however a soft but firm training can counteract to this stubbornness. Characteristics of this breed are their typical bark and fine nose.