Answer: No! Basset Hounds are not hypoallergenic canines as they do shed their fur in a moderate manner and they also produce a decent amount of dander which is one of the main factors that causes an allergic reaction in most people.
Answer: Yes! Basset Hounds are highly affectionate and loving canines that are known to remain extremely friendly and gentle with small kids. These pooches are happy to spend most of their time playing light-hearted games with kids of all ages and thus, the Basset Hounds are considered to be a great breed for those families that have small kids present in their homes.
Answer: Yes! Basset Hounds are not only great with other human beings, but they are immensely affable and kind to other dogs as well. These short-legged pooches love to meet new canines and are happy to make new friends. They have great social skills and they take almost no time in getting along with other dogs.
Answer: Yes! These canines are known to mix really well with most other household pets and that includes cats as well. Basset Hounds have no problem in socializing with the members of the feline family and thus it is an awesome breed for those people who want to raise a dog and a cat at the same time in their homes.
Answer: No! Basset Hounds are not known to make good guard dogs. These pooches do not have the right amount of aggression and athleticism that is required to be a great guard dog. Basset Hounds are highly friendly and kind to the strangers and they are known to trust everyone very easily, thus, if you are looking for a pooch that can protect you and guard your home, then a Basset Hound might not be the right breed for you.
Answer: Yes! Basset Hounds are known to adjust really well to the apartment lifestyle. They don’t have very high exercise needs and they mostly remain inactive and relaxed inside their homes. But still, it is important to keep them adequately exercised so that they can remain happy and contented.
Answer: Basset Hounds are moderate shedders and they are known to shed their fur on an occasional basis. But during shedding season which may come once or twice every year, these pooches can shed profusely and during that period, regular brushing of their coat is extremely necessary as it can help in controlling the shedding process to some extent.
Answer: Basset Hounds are highly sociable, friendly, affectionate and gentle canines that are known to remain warm and cordial with almost everybody. These pooches have average exercise requirements and their grooming needs are also quite manageable. They do demand a little bit of patience and persistence from their owners when it comes to their trainability, but all in all, it is pretty safe to say that a Basset Hounds can be a pretty decent option for a pet to the novice or first-time owners.
Answer: Basset Hounds do like to vocalize a lot. These pooches mostly bark when they want to express their feelings or when they want something from their family members and they may also bark when they need the attention of their loved ones.
Answer: Basset Hounds only require a moderate amount of exercise on a daily basis to stay healthy and fit. These pooches enjoy long slow-paced walks in an open area, hence, regular strolls in a park are quite effective for these canines. They also like to play various light-hearted games with their loved ones and thus, a small amount of regular playtime should also help in keeping these dogs healthy, active and contented.
Answer: It is fine to leave a Basset Hound alone in the house for a few hours as this pooch will mostly spend that time either relaxing in its bed or playing with its toys. But if you are thinking of leaving a Basset Hound all alone for very long periods of time on a regular basis, then there might be a huge problem with that. These pooches can suffer from separation anxiety if they continuously are kept alone for an extended period of time and because of that, they can slowly become highly disheartened, sad and frustrated. And, all this can lead to the development of various bad habits in the Basset Hounds such as furniture chewing, incessant barking et cetera. Therefore, it is definitely not recommended to leave a Basset Hound all alone in the house for very long periods of time.
Answer: Training a Basset Hound requires a fair amount of patience, persistence, and calmness. A Trainer should have all these things if he wants to effectively train a Basset Hound. These pooches can be fairly stubborn and independent while getting trained and they can easily become disinterested and bored during the training sessions. And, during that periods, their owners should try to make the training process more interesting for their pooches so that they could bring back the attention of their dogs and could keep them well focused and attentive. It is also important for the owners never to use any harsh training methods with these canines as they are fairly sensitive in nature and their feeling could easily get hurt.
Answer: A Basset Hound does not require a lot of grooming from their owners to look good and tidy. Their coat is only needed to be brushed twice every week so as to remove extra loose hair from their body. They only require occasional baths to remain clean and fresh-looking. But it is important to properly clean their large ears on a regular basis so that the risks of any ear infections or diseases are avoided. Their nails should be trimmed whenever it is necessary and their teeth can be brushed on an occasional basis as well so as to maintain proper dental hygiene.
Answer: Basset Hounds have a mediocre tolerance to heat and high temperatures. They can survive in mildly warm areas, but when it comes to extremely hot regions, these pooches will not be able to adjust that well in those areas. And, they also do require a lot of protection and care from their owners especially during the summer months.
Answer: Basset Hounds’ tolerance to cold is average at best. These pooches are not very well-suited for extremely cold and chilly areas and they do need a lot of warmth and attention of their owners if the temperature of the area in which these canines are residing starts to become immensely low.
Answer: Basset Hounds are reasonably intelligent canines. These pooches do have basic learning and decision-making skills which allow them to efficiently live and grow in this world.
Answer: Yes! Basset Hounds are one of the most sociable and gregarious canines present today in the whole world. These pooches are immensely cordial and friendly with strangers and they are always excited to meet new people. They love the company and attention of other people and thus they have no problem in getting along with strangers or people they might not know very well.
Answer: Yes! Basset Hounds are known to be heavy droolers. These canines tend to drool at all times, but they mostly drool quite heavily only after eating their meals or drinking their water. And, it is very important to properly clean their mouth after they are done with their food or water so as to avoid any skin-related issues.
Answer: Basset Hounds can be a bit expensive for some people to bring home. The total cost for bringing them home and then properly maintaining them is not very low. But their maintenance needs are fairly manageable. They are easy to groom and their exercise requirements are also not that high. Training these pooches do require a little bit of work, but all in all, a Basset Hound should not be that hard to maintain for most people.
Answer: The availability of Basset Hounds is subpar at best in India. They are available in some of the bigger cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi et cetera, but when it comes to various smaller parts of the country, it is still pretty hard to find a Basset Hound in those regions.
Answer: The average price of a Basset Hound puppy in India is around ₹30,000 to ₹35,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Basset Hound puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Naturally, Basset Hounds are not very well built for swimming in large water bodies. These pooches have short legs and they carry most of their weight in front, thus, they are not that well-suited for swimming. But some Basset Hounds do enjoy playing in the water, so if you have such a pooch who loves to be in the water, make sure the water level is not that high and a life-vest and proper supervision are also very important to keep him safe and secured.
Answer: Basset Hounds are mostly available in the following colors:
Answer: Basset Hounds have an average lifespan of about 10-12 years. Some might even live longer than 12 years if they are consistently given proper care, nutrition, and exercise.
Answer: Most common health issues found in the Basset Hounds are ear infections, osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD), gastric torsion, elbow dysplasia, entropion, glaucoma, von Willebrand's Disease (VWD), canine hip dysplasia (CHD), luxating patella, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy.