Basset Hound Dog

INTRODUCTION

Basset Hound Dogs are Charming, Patient and Low-Key dogs. They are from the Hound group. This dog has strong but little legs thus have long endurance stamina also this dog has a powerful nose for hunting. They are natural hunters and very friendly towards other dogs and humans. Basset Hound Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 71).

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Sweet-Tempered, Tenacious, Devoted, Friendly, Affectionate, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Great Britain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Basset Hounds’ height, ears, and wrinkles all contribute to their excellent sense of smell

2- The dense Basset can pack up to 70 pounds into its low-slung frame

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Basset Hound Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Black & Brown, Tri-color, Black & White, Lemon & White, White & Chocolate, Red & White

  • COAT TYPE

    Single coated

  • LIFE SPAN

    10 - 12 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 71 - 89cm (28 - 35in)
    Height: 17 - 21in (43 - 53cm)

  • TAIL

    This makes it easier for hunters to see their dogs when it is tracking in tall grass or other areas where the dog's short frame otherwise disappears beneath the underbrush

  • WEIGHT

    Female: 20 - 27 kg
    Male: 23 - 29 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One time a year
    Gestation period: 63 day

  • LITTER SIZE

    6 - 8 puppies on average

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Bloodhounds

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    The dogs generally thought to form the foundation of the modem Basset Hound appeared around 700 C.E

  • ORIGIN

    Great Britain

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    Bassets are people oriented and get along well with children

  • AS A PET

    Recommended. The basset hound is a friendly, easygoing dog

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

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