Are you wondering how to train a Basset Hound? The Basset Hound, the "Hush Puppies" breed, is an adorable and well-behaved dog that will melt your heart with its appearance and demeanor. It is also a breed of amazing ability for tracking scents. O...

The time comes when you or your kids wants a pet. It sounds simple enough but with so many different breeds, how do you know which to get? Basset hounds are a popular choice but they are not for everyone. While they are loving and friendly, they h...

The sad eyes and the long ears endear a Basset puppy to people everywhere. Used primarily to hunt rabbits his low to the ground body along with the hound nose and ears make for a good dog for those without a lot of room. Less than 14 inches in siz...

Every puppy is adorable, but somehow Basset Hounds seem to be just a little cuter than all others. If you are fortunate enough to be the owner of a new Hound pup there are certain issues to be aware of. First Basset Hounds love to eat more than an...

According to legend George Washington became a Basset Hound owner shortly after the American Revolution. Perhaps, he took one look at those big sad eyes, and simply couldn't resist them. You could also find yourself enchanted by the Basset's sweet...

The Basset Hound is believed to have developed from a "curiosity" in the sixteenth century. Apparently a mutation developed in the litters of stag hounds in France in which puppies were born with short legs. (The French word "baset" means "low-set...

The Basset Hounds we all know and love today have bloodlines that descend from England in the middle-to-late 19th century. However, the Basset breed actually got its start (best as anyone who has delved into it can ascertain) much earlier, and in ...

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The Basset Hound is a Medium/Large dog that typically weighs between 45-75 pounds. Their height averages between 11" to 15". It is long and low and their height/weight ratio makes their already short legs look even shorter. In fact, their name com...