Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Basset Hound

Next up, is a bit of a fan favorite from preliminary discussions. The Basset Hound seems like an ideal dog for apartment living, as they are pretty laid-back, lazy dogs. Please give us some feedback in the comments if you've heard otherwise.

Basset Hound - look at that face!
Size: 45-65 lbs 
Life expectancy: 10-12 years 
Grooming: Comb and brush when necessary 
Shedding: Frequent


Pros
Peaceful, laid-back dog that will relax with you
Very friendly, never vicious dogs
Very good apartment dog

Cons
Hard to control outside if they get off a leash because they follow scents and don't listen
Have to feed two small meals instead of one because prone to bloat
Sheds a lot

Let us know what you think in the comments below. And be sure to vote in the poll on the right side.

Sources: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bassethound.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/basset_hound/

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3 comments:

  1. RoxaneApril 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    He is cute in a sad little way. You just want to hug him and say it will be okay. He looks like a Bernie. Roxanne

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  2. DaniApril 6, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I like this better than the terrier, but Basset Hound eyes have always kind of creeped me out. But that could be just me!

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  3. BrianApril 6, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Then this will really creep you out: http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-03-16/50-photos-of-basset-hounds-running/

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