The Basset Hound is a superb breed possessing magical sense of smell backed by 220 million smell receptors as compared to 5 million for humans. The smell receptors in the Basset hound are capable of sensing smells simultaneously and tracking one ...

What is normal? Looking at your Basset Hound you will see slightly sunken eyes with sagging lower eyelids which is standard for this breed of dog. Basset Hounds are predisposed to more visible eye hawes, otherwise known as the third eyelid or in ...

Basset hounds are said to be some of the most friendly and amicable dogs to have in a family. They are said to be friendly and while some are somber, most are good-natured, peaceful, and able to get along with anyone. Bassets are good to have ...

Panosteitis is an ailment occasionally seen in the basset hound breed. It is also known as wandering or transient lameness. It is a bone disease that is characterized by bone proliferation and remodeling. The ailment is associated with many la...

The Basset Hound, also known as the "low-set hound", is a hound breed of dog. They feature floppy ears and a brown or red and white coat. It was in the 1500s the breed is believed to have first came into existence and hunting small game is the...

Find Out Why a Basset Hound Will or Won't Make a Good Pet Basset Hounds are a favorite breed because they are so good-natured, laid-back, even-tempered and calm. Even with all these great attributes there are a number of things that aren't so ...

// Basset Hound - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Basset Hound By ricardo lumbardo The Basset Hound is a short-legged, fairly heavy dog of the hound group. Bred to hunt rabbits through scent, they are recognized as scent hounds. Their weig...

Many of you may wonder where the Basset Hound acquired it's name. Would it surprise you if I told you that the name actually derives from a French word, "bas?" "Bas" can be interpreted in French as meaning low. Rumors have it that Basset Hounds ar...

If ever there was a couch potato, it is the Basset Hound. They love to spend the day lounging around on a comfortable bed. Exercising your Basset Hound needs to include a daily walk or outdoor activity at a minimum. If your Basset knows that they ...

All dogs have desirable and less desirable aspects. Although Basset Hounds can make wonderful pets, they can present their own set of challenges as well. Some of these include stubbornness, shedding, gassiness, chronic illnesses, and loudness. Thi...