Basset Hound
Large dog breeds
Origin: | France |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 14 inches (36 cm) |
Weight: | 28 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Sword-like tail |
Life span: | 8-12 years |
Japanese Site: | Basset Hound |
Overview
Rice a long history and is believed to have caught a strain of the bloodhound said. Very long ears and eyebrows wrinkle proof, has a particularly good sense of smell. Bassett was named after the French word "bus" (low) and comes from the word that symbolizes her long legs in short torso. In France, the country of origin of the Basset Hound, which has been active in the hunting of birds such as pheasants and hares still today, the United States and Britain, appreciated its domestic dog rather than a hunting dog and body features a unique kind of dog is that an increasing number of enthusiasts. Basset Hound has been approved in the United States is that of 1885.
Characteristics
Body length in the short-limbed body, just like a bloodhound on the head, the frontal deep wrinkles. Lateral part of the ear is very low, its length hanging over wide long nose, the shape is similar to dachshund. The Court has been less smooth and dense hard.
Temperament
Very gentle, slow movement is spacious and very humorous. Who often graces will play with good kids. But since you do not properly discipline a puppy, a dog may become obstinate. Basset Hound bark of low bass is unique, one of the attractions of this dog. Basset Hound as a hound, the body has excellent sense of smell and endurance, driving in the mountains with dense vegetation patiently, accurately tracking their prey. The absolute obedience to her husband is faithful, it can face any difficulties, watchdog, also a good family dog.
Color
Black & Tan White hair in three colors, and all other Haundokara, Black & Tan White & Tan and a two-color hair.
How to Care & How to Train
Court Care is involved in the palm and fingers massage the skin, then brush lightly, sufficient to remove loose hair. 2 bath 3 times a month if I should. I have long drooping ears, the ears must be cleaned often.
Exercise
If you do not care about food, so dogs can easily become obese, we must balance with exercise time. The exercise bowel movements, flatulence cause disease.
Disease to be careful
Forelimb deformity of joint, osteochondritis dissecans, ectropion entropion disease, cataracts, generalized progressive retinal atrophy, disc herniation, glaucoma, platelet dysfunction, gastric torsion, cystine urolithiasis, front leg joints deformation, osteochondritis dissecans, ectropion syndrome, disc hernia, glaucoma, platelet dysfunction, gastric torsion, otitis externa, seborrheic dermatitis
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Knee patella dislocation
Inspection want to
Ophthalmologic examination, blood tests