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Basset Hound

Basset Hound

5.0
12 - 13 yearsLife Expectancy

Low-slung, heavy-boned scent hound with distinctive long, velvety ears, mournful expression, and loose skin. Known for powerful tracking ability and calm demeanor.

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • Low Shedding
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level2/5
  • Trainability3/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness3/5
  • Barking4/5
  • Drooling4/5
  • Good with Children5/5
  • Good with Other Dogs5/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding2/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming3/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)12 - 15 inches
Height (Female)11 - 14 inches
Weight (Male)40 - 65 lbs
Weight (Female)40 - 65 lbs

Breed History

Developed by French aristocrats from hounds bred at the Abbey of St. Hubert for hunting small game in dense cover. Low-slung body perfected for trailing rabbits and hare, later refined in England for pack hunting.