TEMPERMENT and CARE OF THE BASSET HOUND

Temperment Of The Basset Hound

A Basset Hound is and will forever be in a Basset Hounds mind a hunting dog. Basset Hounds these days, only chase pillows and couches. Humans have made the Basset Hounds and house dog and Basset Hounds do not let him down on it. Basset Hounds is a dog with alot of affection to give away. Basset Hounds want to be with Basset Hounds master and Basset Hounds family. Basset Hounds is also a little stubborn, when we don't let Basset Hounds do, even one time, something we don't want a Basset Hound to do. Basset Hounds learn at very early age that Basset Hounds can have whatever Basset Hounds want from you with it's sad eyes and Basset Hounds will use this trick. Basset Hounds love everybody he knew or everybody Basset Hounds don't know. Always first at the door when somebody rings. Basset Hounds want lots of caress. Basset Hounds hunting side may get out at anytime. If your yard is not fenced, you may think of leashing the Basset Hound to be sure that the Basset Hound will not cross the street without you being able to reach the weird little animal who get Basset Hounds attention. Basset Hounds is surely not a dog that you can leave outside all year long. a Basset Hound is a dog who live in the house. Basset Hounds are very patient with children and can take a lot before getting bored.

Cares Basset Hounds Need (Not Included Is Love and Affection)

EYES:

Eyes do not need special care, the skin at the bottom of the eyes may sometimes get red. When Basset hound is half asleep or just waked up, or when Basset Hound has just stopped playing.

CLAWS:

Claws must be cut regularly to avoid difficult in walking and wounds to the Basset Hound. You should cut claws two times per month. If you do it yourself, you must know that there is a little vein on each claw, if you cut too short, the claw will bleed, and your dog will not like the experience.

EXERCISE:

Exercise is essential, and even more for puppies. The weight of the puppy grows faster than the strenght of the Basset Hounds muscles. it is important that the puppy do enough effort and exercise to permit the Basset Hounds muscles to support the weight of the Basset Hounds own body. A good run in a park or in a back yard or a long walk but always on a leash.

THE COAT:

A little comb once in a while to remove dead hairs. The coat of the Basset Hound is short and do not need a lot of attention. Basset Hounds will loose there coat, like all other breeds, twice a year, spring (getting Basset Hounds summer coat) and autumn (winter coat), but depending of the amount of light or the quality of the food feed the Basset Hounds may loose the coat more often.

THE FOOD:

Basset Hounds need good quality food, Basset Hound must be feed with puppy food until the Basset Hound is one year old. A standard dog food will be use for the rest if the Basset Hounds life. The quantity vary with the weight of your Basset Hound, you must follow the instructions written on the bag. Your leftovers should not be a part of the Basset Hounds diet, dog biscuits will be very appreciate by your Basset Hound, but do not get over feed your Basset Hound.

EARS:

Cleaning is essential. Basset Hounds have falling ears, that where all Basset hounds charm is, but air do not penetrate and dryied up the inside of their ears. The humidity caught in there is a good platform to permit ear aches. The best way to get rid of the problem is to not have it. Cleaned twice a week will be the best way to prevent a problem from beginning.

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