Basset Hound

Description of Basset Hound

Colors

Black & White, Lemon & White, Tri-color, Red & White, Brown & White, Black & Brown

Temperament

Tenacious, Affectionate, Gentle, Sweet-Tempered, Devoted, Friendly

SizeMin. HeightMax. HeightMin. WeightMax. Weight
Female11 in. 14.2 in. 44.1 lbs. 59.5 lbs.
Male11.8 in. 15 in. 50.7 lbs. 63.9 lbs.

Behavior and Traits of Basset Hound

Breed biology of Basset Hound

  • Low Exercise Requirement

    Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.

    Life Expectancy

    Low:
    10 yr.
    High:
    12 yr.
  • Shedding Type: Heavy

    Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Basset Hound place of origin

France
France
Population: 65,433,714

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