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).
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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
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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
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COAT TYPE
Single coated
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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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
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WEIGHT
Female: 20 - 27 kg
Male: 23 - 29 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 day -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 puppies on average
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LOOK A LIKE
Bloodhounds
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The dogs generally thought to form the foundation of the modem Basset Hound appeared around 700 C.E
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ORIGIN
Great Britain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Bassets are people oriented and get along well with children
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AS A PET
Recommended. The basset hound is a friendly, easygoing dog
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
