Yeah, if those jouls and ears aren't regularly cleaned, they get to smelling and can get infected. I have to say that is the worst part. I love'em, though.
@@TXMEDRGR ears, eyes, joints, teeth, constantly wants attention, need to wipe ears and belly after every walk, especially when its raining or snowing etc. :D its one of the most time consuming breeds.
Bassets have been in my family since before I was born. They are dorky, sweet, smart, headstrong, and loving! My last basset did guard me against a would be home invader, though that night did turn out to be more comical than scary. But a Basset is loyal, they are able to scent ANYTHING! They are meant for cuddles, kids, and great memories
Adopted 2 Bassets and made them visiting therapy dogs for long term care which inflicted a lot of love and laughter for the nursing home residents. Such sweet and affectionate dogs !
My bassett hound, i wasnt paying attention but he got real fat, my vet suggested i get another dog for comany, i adopted a small female beagle. In 6 months ahe ran most of his weight off. He is now much happier and healthier.
that's great to hear... I always feel dogs are such sociable beings, they definitely need dog companionship & I'm confident yours must be blooming with joy
My Lucy made it to 15 years! She was SMART (not to be confused with stubbornness, they are both)! Easy to discipline. Just separate them from people for a few minutes as discipline, it really works as they do SO LOVE people! She wasn't mean in any way, but her bark (from inside the house), scared many people away! Without seeing her they believed that bark came from a Great Dane or any much larger breed!
I just bought a bassett after losing my pit mix a few years ago. She is a week old and i absolutely cant wait until i can take her home. Doing all the research i can to get prepared.
My best advice is to be ready for shedding! I am unsure if mine shed year round because she was always an indoor dog? Regardless though, she shed year round. I was constantly cleaning "her angel feathers"...
Our 3 year old basset, Archie is the best companion. He is friendly, loving, goofy and stubborn! Despite what people think he loves to walk and run and is by no means lazy. Although he does love to nap and cuddle constantly. He is very instinct driven and not the most obedient. He will stand on his hind legs to grab food- be prepared to hide the snacks! He rarely howls or barks and doesn’t drool much. He does shed a bit but nothing crazy. Archie has had his fair share of Vet visits that, looking back, could have been avoided with better grooming. They are prone to eye and ear infections, hot spots and TONS of allergies. We highly recommend doing an allergy test ($60 or so online) so you can tailor their diet. We now make his food at home (yes it’s a hassle but very worth it) to minimize his allergies. Since doing so his energy levels, cost and allergies have improved SO much. I know this is controversial but factor kibble for the most part is terrible. Happy to share our recipe if anyone likes! Archie is fantastic with our 2 year old and has never once shown aggression. He is so loving and easy going but definitely stubborn at times. I will say he has a slight yeasty smell which is common with bassets (smells like Cheetos! Haha) but my wife and I have grown to love it, call us crazy. If you’re on the fence about a basset do not be deterred by the negative stuff online. They are AMAZING companions and we will be adding another to our family in the future.
I have a 2 yr old beagle and he's really energetic, now a bit lesser than when he was a puppy. But we're starting to feel he needs a companion to keep him playful & entertained throughout the day. We for the most part play with him & he loves his morning and evening walks daily. We've been considering getting a basset for our good boy, hence watching all these videos. Would you recommend considering you already have one?
@@doofus8 absolutely, both breeds are pack animals and thrive with other animals and being around family. in my experience Bassets bark less than Beagles (my good friend had one). Bassets have the best temperment and are so funny. Tney are a part of the family. You will not regret it! If you're in California we can reffer you to the breeder we used. Let me know if you have any other questions. Can't recommend Bassets enough.
@@joes11 we're based in netherlands so we might have to look & ask around locally. It's just the allergies part I'm concerned about, we prepare home meals for our beagle & try our best to not let his meals be dependent on nutrition from kibbles, are bassets very allergy prone ? because we've not yet had to worry about our beagle for health related concerns
Generally, pure breads are allergy prone. But that can be mitigated by proper diet that is tailored (ie my comment about allergy testing which is very inexpensive). I wouldn’t be deterred by the worries of allergies. You’ll need to clean their ears and paws every couple weeks but as long as you know what you’re feeding him isnt hurting him then his allergies should be limited. The allergy test also looks at environmental things such as pollen and grass. But again I don’t think allergies a deal breaker esp since you’re used to home making the food for your Beagle. Best of luck!
@@joes11 We anyways do that with our beagle ie, cleaning ears & paws so it wouldn't be extra effort and definitely getting those allergy tests would be a priority. Thanks for instilling more confidence into our decision, I think we'd go ahead with the basset & will begin with the search asap.
Mine never barked, and they are faster and more athletic than people realize. She never drooled either. She did go blind early (6years) due to glaucoma. She adapted to losing her sight pretty fast and lived a long mostly healthy life until almost 13.
You were a lucky one. Mine went blind at the age of eight and she did not adapt very well. She went through depression really bad along with anxiety and other issues. I had to put her down a year later. Hardest thing I had to do but she was suffering and I hated seeing her suffer
@@littleshedevlI'm so sorry to hear that... I hope you're doing well. I can't imagine losing my beagle, in just a span of 2 years he's changed lives of everyone in my family with his playful & jolly attitude.
@@doofus8 mine changed everyone’s life within six months. She was the sweetest basset hound. I miss her every day but I’m glad she’s no longer suffering. The next dog I’m getting will be a basset mix. Pure breeds of any dog is difficult. I hope your beagle lives a long and happy life full of love
@@littleshedevl Seeing her suffer would've been heartbreaking. Basset mix would definitely help with healing the trauma. Thank you, I'm sure he certainly would.
I just got my first basset this year! She is the best. Still a puppy and learning daily, she is so great. Loves snuggles, and chasing her toys. Although, I think I may have a more athletic basset than most. She can catch wild birds in the back yard and brings them into the house lol! But, wouldn't trade her for all the money in the world. My other dog is a Leppard Cur hound and they are best friends. I may be a forever basset owner.
The bassets I have had including the one I have they need a companion since they can get separation anxiety if they are left at home with no one there. So it’s better that they have a companion. We have our pure bred basset and our basset cross and they adore each other and keep each other company
@@sallyostling oh, that be something to look forward to! 🥰 I live in Australia I don’t think they are easy to find. One day I reckon I will own one. When they come by my way 😂🥰😉
Ive bred and had quite a few Bassets over the years firstly the drooling is really not a factor most bassets dont really drool except if its dinner time and even then its pretty minimal the issues i would say are eye issues such as Entropion and Glaucoma thry can also be susceptible to Bloat and finally they molt a lot 365 days a year the fuckers are molting but a grooming mit makes a big difference and they arenvery accommodating of a cuddle and a stroke. All dogs have there problems bassets are no different but for me what you get are the funniest most relaxed chilled out dogs that want nothing more then to sprall out on top of you like they were danty lap dogs not 30kg heffer lumps.
Infections its drops or antibiotics Entropion normally requires surgery but it's more on the dogs that are very heavily furnished. (Wrinkly) As for Bloat feed raw or wet soak any dry food for a few minutes before hand you can also spread there meals . They aren't major factors but things to be aware of and I'm assuming most people watch this video to learn about a breed they are interested in. As for cuddles they love curling up and cuddling both with other dogs and people if you put 3 dogs in a room with 2 beds they would all end up in one bed together. They are pack animals had a bad day lay on the sofa the dog will climb on top of you fall a sleep then over the next hour slide off you and off the sofa without ever waking up. But yes definitely good for a cuddle
While I've never had a Basset, my grandmother did. Cleo was the goodest girl! She was so sweet, quick with tail wags, kisses, and snuzzles. We'd spend lots of time with her because we'd stay with my grandmother during the summer. Cleo didn't drool, and she was the best at tracking. Once she got a good sniff going, her tail would point straight back, and there was no way she'd come into the house until she and her schnozz were good and ready. She was great at howling and even better at eating, lol. The whole family loved her. She was such a sweet girl that even though she died in 1987, I still miss her.
I had two bassett hounds. Great dogs with so much personality. Yep they drool alot. I kept drool towels in every room. Also those ears drag through everything. And I cleaned them several times a day. They are very smart and good at training their owners.
As a Basset Owner I find this list very confusing. My Moses is actually a very good guard dog as far as letting you know a stranger is coming. No he's not going to attack someone but he lets you know when someone arrives at the house. Moses hardly ever drools unless he's been on a long walk and panting for awhile. But as for just drooling at any time....not at all. Moses is very active and loves to go outside and run and play. He is only 3 years old so that may change, but I just had him out last night and he ran and ran and ran and he's FAST. I wouldn't take him for a long run, but for short distances he's pretty athletic. They were bred for hunting small game (and not catching them) so they are hardy and can move pretty quickly. He also doesn't dig hardly at all. The biggest cons (that aren't really listed here) that my dog has are that he sheds....like A LOT! If you don't want a dog that leaves a trail of hair....don't get a Basset. Also, as for walking...if you want a dog to walk around the neighborhood with......your walks are more like scavenger hunts. Moses wants to stop and sniff EVERYTHING. So a one mile walk may take an hour with all the stops. All these things said, I wouldn't own any other breed before a Basset. They are the sweetest, kindest, happiest (don't look in the droopy eyes though) dogs around. And the funniest.
We've only had the chance so far to be part of two Bassett hounds' adopted family. We added Doogie to our human family from the local animal shelter, and in Doogie -hound's later years, Flint Marshmallow Heavybottom joined Doogie's home. Flint is a lively 5-year-old just starting to "fill out" to a lovely sort of mature housedog. He respects the housecat, patrols his yards, loves walks, and is good with all human or animal visitors, and travels with us fairly happily. Drooling, yes: and isn't that loveable anyhow... and the floor is generally clean of crumbs way before either of his humans can even look for the little bits. So yes, even with drooling, shedding heavy short hairs, noisy ear flopping, and slower full speed runs, the Bassett is truly the adaptable househound for this family. I would have loved to persuade either of them to learn swimming skills as one of the videos portrayed, but we travel with a bright yellow and blue hound -life -vest that has been passed along from ancestral househound; Flint doesn't mind wearing it for short adventures that might involve water crossings, even though he has grown too mature for most costume wearing. I neglected to brag about a Bassett hound trick that Doogie showed us: when having difficulty getting myself up, Doogie would come near, and even with his own difficulties getting his legs under himself at times, would bring his broad shoulders to my side and have me gain my balance with my hand on those broad shoulders. I claim he was a better nurse or doctor than I ever could be.
We have a basset hound and english bulldog mix. He is a wonderful dog but came from a bad home. He was severely neglected so he has some agression issues that stem from trauma. The year I've know him, he has grown so much as a dog. When we first got him he would snap at you over anything and now hes a giant teddy bear (most of the time).
There are a few inaccuracies in the video. Bassets have their own personalities as all of us do and some are better with strangers and children than others. I have had super shedders and low shedders, heavy droolers and one that never drooled. In all, I have been owned by six bassets so far. They can be stubborn and more difficult to train if you don’t understand what they need to succeed. Never leave them off leash unless in a fenced area. They will get lost following a scent and do always respond well to recall if there’s something really enticing around. I have had two bassets with back pressure and only one recovered. One has had glaucoma and needed both eyes removed but he adapted very well. One basset had horrible allergies from one year old. I wouldn’t say that they are low maintenance. Bassets have a hound smell and need regular baths. Mine get a bath every 2-3 weeks plus weekly ear cleaning for those long ears that accumulate lots of crud on the outside and wax inside. I do think bassets are excellent family dogs because of their temperament and great for seniors (after adolescence) because of their lower energy levels than most other dogs. Still, they do enjoy walks and hikes.
My Basset Hound Piper is 2.5 years old. She is not a lay around all day dog. She is very active. She will walk as long as you want too. She jumps around like a bunny rabbit when excited. She loves bones and toys. She will entertain herself by throwing her dog food up in the air and chasing it. She does this with toys, dog food, bottle caps, baseball hats, etc.,. She only drools when food is in front of her. She thinks that she should be able to eat anything you are eating and will run up to the bar in our kitchen and bark when she knows I have recently cooked. She will force you to love her. She barks when she wants anything. It is the same if she is hungry, thirsty, wants to go outside, wants you to lift her onto the bed, or just wants attention. She does bark when people come to the door and acts like she will protect you when a stranger surprises her by growling all while running backwards. The only con to me is they do shed tremendously so you will have to vacuum and wash bedding almost every day and although we have another dog for companionship if you leave her alone too long she will punish you. She does this by tearing up something like your shoe, bra, cap, brush, etc....She makes it personal or she will be anxious and demanding when you come home. Incessant barking. As my best friend says, no matter how much you don't want to like her she will force you to fall in love with her if you spend any amount of time around her.
Amigo, não entendi nada do que vc disse, mas de uma coisa eu já entendi: I love basset Hound ❤ Amo, amo, amo muitooooo! O meu se chama Yuri Toby. Tem 3 messes de idade. Levado demaaaais 😂. Obrigada pelo vídeo, não entendi, mas adorei as imagens dos Basset Hound ❤
Loved my European Basset - he weighed in at 90 lbs. (not 1 ounce overweight) and his head was 3 feet off the floor - HUGE! Think of all the Basset characteristics magnified by 10! His choice would have been sleep 20 hours a day, eat for 2 hours & 2 hrs. to test out all of the most comfortable spots in the house! Being that tall, he didn't just counter surf, he counter attacked! He once dragged a 5 lb. jar of peanut butter off the counter, chewed off the lid and ate half the bottle! He definitely drooled (and at that size it could easily reach the ceiling when he shook) and there was never enough food or treats to satisfy him. He was a great people person, although that separation anxiety could pop up. (always had to know where I was) Stubborn? Oh yes - but mention the word "treat" and you'd get whatever behavior your desired! Two things I haven't seen mentioned. Odor - they smell like a hound so love it or leave it. Anal glands - like the ears they must be kept clean or you'll pay the piper!
So true! I unfortunately had to put my best friend of 13 years to sleep on the 17th of May. It was so hard! It still hurts and his absence is deeply felt. But I wouldn't trade my time with him for anything! In time I'll get a new Basset and I'll get the chance to fall in love with them all over again! There will always be a Basset in my life!
I’m so sorry for your loss. We had to put our chihuahua down last December. We still have his brother. I’ll probably always miss him. @@BuddyTheBassetHound
I have put down 3 bassets and lost my husband 2 years ago. As hard as it was to put my dogs down, it didn’t compare to having to pull the plug on my husband of 40 years. I loved my dogs, but my Kevan was EVERYTHING to me. A human being is above a dog.
0:45 (Correction) They ARE the best guardian dogs. And some of them don't love being with some stranger at home, even if they are family or friends of the owner
The real pros and cons of Basset Hounds Pros: 1) Gentle and loving 2) Almost human-like personalities 3) They are extremely easy to train as long as the training is in their wheelhouse. Don't expect much if you're into doggy dancing with a Basset Hound. 4) They are great around little kids 5) They are empathic dogs. If you're in a fight with your wife your Basset will likely reveal to you his or her grief. 6) A Basset Hound usually has 13 years of life if you don't overfeed him or her. 7) Despite what people think Bassets don't drool all the time. They will drool after drinking water, but a few paper towels will resolve the problem. Cons: 1) Bassets have a distinct smell that can't be washed off. You can use perfume to try and mask it, but all you end up with is a unique smell of Basset BO and perfume. It's not an overwhelming bad odor, but it is noticeable and it will infuse its way into your bedsheets and couch cushions. 2) Basset Hounds are couch potatoes so if you're the type of person who doesn't allow pets on your couch DO NOT get a Basset Hound, period, end of story. Your Basset belongs on your couch whether you like it or not. 3) Bassets are more prone to stomach flipping than other dogs their size especially in their old age and if it happens you have no choice but to put them down. Don't waste your money on painful surgery, their life is over because the surgery can't reattach the connective tissue and the dog's stomach will flip the first time he jumps on your couch. The last thing is, that stomach flipping in Bassetts isn't common, but it does happen more than other dogs their size. 4) All dog owners of pretty much all bread need to commit to walking their dogs a minimum of once a day, so if you can't commit to that get a cat.
I don't know if this is true for basset hounds but all hound dogs I've encountered have a unique oily hound dog scent to them. I love that smell but some people hate it.
I've had 8 bassets and their drooling is not that bad. None of my bassets ever dug holes. What is bad is the ear infections. They require ear cleaning on a regular basis...at least weekly. Also, they have weak backs and can sustain permanent injuries by jumping off furniture or stairs. My experience is that male bassets live to about 12..Females a couple of years longer.
Basset hounds are far from low maintenance!! They are stubborn, food oriented and definitely not people pleasers, they do what they want, when they want, and if you try and force anything different, they will grumble and growl and go flat basset. Mine are a pair of Bassholes, but they are very lovable, needy and love cuddles, they’re also massive counter surfers, and nothing is safe from them, they believe all food should be shared, and if it’s left, you clearly didn’t want it and it’s therefore up for grabs!! However, despite all this, I absolutely adore my two and they’re definitely my babies and I wouldn’t have them any other way.
Absolutly the opposite of low maintenance. These guys shed like crazy. Their undercoat needs constant grooming to keep from turning your place into a fur jungle. Plus. Every time they drink they drip everywhere. And sometimes they feel the need to "share" by shaking their heads. Other than that ....best dog i ever had. So smart. So funny. So affectionate. It was like living with a real life cartoon character. If you excersize them enough, they will look amazing and be very healthy. They love lounging on the couch and watching tv woth you just as much.
Great dogs...I had a 17 yr.old female bassett "Blossom", who raised (3) brothers: A Dachshund-"Sherwood", A Doberman- "Forrest" and a Staffy bulldog- "Rex"....All very ALPHA types but, she ruled everything! They loved their big "sister/momma". Beware of kitchen trash cans and anything left on the counters. You will have a pleasant surprise at the end of a long day!!!
My basset doesn’t bay, she doesn’t like kids running around & scared of new people..I think she is broke. She loves to lay around the house w/short bursts of energy & has the attention span of a flea 🤣 With all that, I ❤ her in all her goofiness!
I love my basset. They’re hi-lo maintenance. You gotta bathe them and take care of them like any other dog. They love lots of attention. But they are EXTREMELY lazy. So if you live a busy lifestyle and can’t spend hours tossing a ball and keeping them active, get a basset.
At full run a basset will out pace a human. Just remember that even if they can be lazy they also are dogs and don't mind running for the entire day when they are young.
basset hound is an awesome and lovely dog, but potty training is a problem, and there stobborn nature is a really big thing u need to know before getting a basset, only possitive training works, big anxieety dogs, so if u not ready for xtra patience in all what u do then its not for u.
Do Bassets just poop even after trained in the house for no reason? My husband said they'll even shit in the bed? Please, someone confirm or deny this.
I have had several basset hounds throughout my life and while I loved them all dearly, I don't ever recommend owning one (or any pet for that matter). One of the biggest problems with basset hounds that a lot of people don't think about is bloat and GDV surgery. Basset hounds are prone to bloat and sometimes their stomach will twist and if you don't have immediate surgery, it can kill them. Not only is this unbelievable scary, but it can also cost a fortune to fix. When one of my bassets had this surgery, it cost me $7,000. And this dog still only lived to be 4.5 years old. Even though these dogs may seem lovely, think about the cost of maintaining these dogs and also the pain that you will be in when they inevitably die. Take into account that most bassets only live on average between 8-12 and that's if you're lucky. I know another guy who had basset hounds all his life and all of them died before reaching 10 years old.
Drool? Not normal, I'd check for tooth issues. Where did this info come from? "Equivalent to a teddy bear"?! Wait till you see what a damaged spine will cost - you'll WISH you got a teddy bear instead!
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I adore my Bassett Hound, they are the most loveable dogs.
Bassets are great dogs but I wouldn't say low maintenance. I've had ten Bassets in the last forty years and enjoyed them all.
I'd say the opposite of low maintenance
@@Flatbasset Correct, the ears alone require a great deal of maintenance.
slow runners? i've had to run after mine many times...it was not easy : )
Yeah, if those jouls and ears aren't regularly cleaned, they get to smelling and can get infected. I have to say that is the worst part. I love'em, though.
@@TXMEDRGR ears, eyes, joints, teeth, constantly wants attention, need to wipe ears and belly after every walk, especially when its raining or snowing etc. :D its one of the most time consuming breeds.
Bassett Hounds, just like Golden Retrievers, are a big huge bowl of sweet jello! The sweetest and most loving dog that you will ever come across.
Bassets have been in my family since before I was born. They are dorky, sweet, smart, headstrong, and loving! My last basset did guard me against a would be home invader, though that night did turn out to be more comical than scary. But a Basset is loyal, they are able to scent ANYTHING! They are meant for cuddles, kids, and great memories
Adopted 2 Bassets and made them visiting therapy dogs for long term care which inflicted a lot of love and laughter for the nursing home residents. Such sweet and affectionate dogs !
My bassett hound, i wasnt paying attention but he got real fat, my vet suggested i get another dog for comany, i adopted a small female beagle. In 6 months ahe ran most of his weight off. He is now much happier and healthier.
that's great to hear... I always feel dogs are such sociable beings, they definitely need dog companionship & I'm confident yours must be blooming with joy
I had one for 15 years she loved little kids loved it Ron never drooled miss her so much
My Lucy made it to 15 years! She was SMART (not to be confused with stubbornness, they are both)! Easy to discipline. Just separate them from people for a few minutes as discipline, it really works as they do SO LOVE people! She wasn't mean in any way, but her bark (from inside the house), scared many people away! Without seeing her they believed that bark came from a Great Dane or any much larger breed!
I just bought a bassett after losing my pit mix a few years ago. She is a week old and i absolutely cant wait until i can take her home. Doing all the research i can to get prepared.
Let me know how it goes, looking into getting one myself
She is now 11 weeks old tomorrow and she is amazing!
nothing can prepare you for that haha, freaking circus, but they are adorable and will love you very much
My best advice is to be ready for shedding! I am unsure if mine shed year round because she was always an indoor dog? Regardless though, she shed year round. I was constantly cleaning "her angel feathers"...
Our 3 year old basset, Archie is the best companion. He is friendly, loving, goofy and stubborn! Despite what people think he loves to walk and run and is by no means lazy. Although he does love to nap and cuddle constantly. He is very instinct driven and not the most obedient. He will stand on his hind legs to grab food- be prepared to hide the snacks! He rarely howls or barks and doesn’t drool much. He does shed a bit but nothing crazy. Archie has had his fair share of Vet visits that, looking back, could have been avoided with better grooming. They are prone to eye and ear infections, hot spots and TONS of allergies. We highly recommend doing an allergy test ($60 or so online) so you can tailor their diet. We now make his food at home (yes it’s a hassle but very worth it) to minimize his allergies. Since doing so his energy levels, cost and allergies have improved SO much. I know this is controversial but factor kibble for the most part is terrible. Happy to share our recipe if anyone likes! Archie is fantastic with our 2 year old and has never once shown aggression. He is so loving and easy going but definitely stubborn at times. I will say he has a slight yeasty smell which is common with bassets (smells like Cheetos! Haha) but my wife and I have grown to love it, call us crazy. If you’re on the fence about a basset do not be deterred by the negative stuff online. They are AMAZING companions and we will be adding another to our family in the future.
I have a 2 yr old beagle and he's really energetic, now a bit lesser than when he was a puppy. But we're starting to feel he needs a companion to keep him playful & entertained throughout the day. We for the most part play with him & he loves his morning and evening walks daily. We've been considering getting a basset for our good boy, hence watching all these videos. Would you recommend considering you already have one?
@@doofus8 absolutely, both breeds are pack animals and thrive with other animals and being around family. in my experience Bassets bark less than Beagles (my good friend had one). Bassets have the best temperment and are so funny. Tney are a part of the family. You will not regret it! If you're in California we can reffer you to the breeder we used. Let me know if you have any other questions. Can't recommend Bassets enough.
@@joes11 we're based in netherlands so we might have to look & ask around locally. It's just the allergies part I'm concerned about, we prepare home meals for our beagle & try our best to not let his meals be dependent on nutrition from kibbles, are bassets very allergy prone ?
because we've not yet had to worry about our beagle for health related concerns
Generally, pure breads are allergy prone. But that can be mitigated by proper diet that is tailored (ie my comment about allergy testing which is very inexpensive). I wouldn’t be deterred by the worries of allergies. You’ll need to clean their ears and paws every couple weeks but as long as you know what you’re feeding him isnt hurting him then his allergies should be limited. The allergy test also looks at environmental things such as pollen and grass. But again I don’t think allergies a deal breaker esp since you’re used to home making the food for your Beagle. Best of luck!
@@joes11 We anyways do that with our beagle ie, cleaning ears & paws so it wouldn't be extra effort and definitely getting those allergy tests would be a priority. Thanks for instilling more confidence into our decision, I think we'd go ahead with the basset & will begin with the search asap.
Mine never barked, and they are faster and more athletic than people realize. She never drooled either. She did go blind early (6years) due to glaucoma. She adapted to losing her sight pretty fast and lived a long mostly healthy life until almost 13.
You were a lucky one. Mine went blind at the age of eight and she did not adapt very well. She went through depression really bad along with anxiety and other issues. I had to put her down a year later. Hardest thing I had to do but she was suffering and I hated seeing her suffer
@@littleshedevlI'm so sorry to hear that... I hope you're doing well. I can't imagine losing my beagle, in just a span of 2 years he's changed lives of everyone in my family with his playful & jolly attitude.
@@doofus8 mine changed everyone’s life within six months. She was the sweetest basset hound. I miss her every day but I’m glad she’s no longer suffering. The next dog I’m getting will be a basset mix. Pure breeds of any dog is difficult. I hope your beagle lives a long and happy life full of love
@@littleshedevl Seeing her suffer would've been heartbreaking. Basset mix would definitely help with healing the trauma.
Thank you, I'm sure he certainly would.
They are so lovable and will just sit on your lap while you relax. This is a couch buddy dog.
I just got my first basset this year! She is the best. Still a puppy and learning daily, she is so great. Loves snuggles, and chasing her toys. Although, I think I may have a more athletic basset than most. She can catch wild birds in the back yard and brings them into the house lol! But, wouldn't trade her for all the money in the world. My other dog is a Leppard Cur hound and they are best friends. I may be a forever basset owner.
The bassets I have had including the one I have they need a companion since they can get separation anxiety if they are left at home with no one there. So it’s better that they have a companion. We have our pure bred basset and our basset cross and they adore each other and keep each other company
Their one of sweetest pets to own their very playful and love to eat people food and get along well with other dogs that aren’t aggressive
absolutely no cons, my girl is so precious
Basset Hounds are the BEST dogs!!
Reading all these basset hound owners comments ❤ it sounds like an awesome dog to have!
It is. Our Lulu is 7 months and just a joy. We are getting her a brother on the 13th. Can't wait.
@@sallyostling oh, that be something to look forward to! 🥰 I live in Australia I don’t think they are easy to find. One day I reckon I will own one. When they come by my way 😂🥰😉
Forgot to mention that basset hounds enslave humans.
Ive bred and had quite a few Bassets over the years firstly the drooling is really not a factor most bassets dont really drool except if its dinner time and even then its pretty minimal the issues i would say are eye issues such as Entropion and Glaucoma thry can also be susceptible to Bloat and finally they molt a lot 365 days a year the fuckers are molting but a grooming mit makes a big difference and they arenvery accommodating of a cuddle and a stroke. All dogs have there problems bassets are no different but for me what you get are the funniest most relaxed chilled out dogs that want nothing more then to sprall out on top of you like they were danty lap dogs not 30kg heffer lumps.
What do you do about the eye infection’s and bloating?
Question: they ARE or AREN'T very accommodating of a cuddle and a stroke?
Infections its drops or antibiotics Entropion normally requires surgery but it's more on the dogs that are very heavily furnished. (Wrinkly)
As for Bloat feed raw or wet soak any dry food for a few minutes before hand you can also spread there meals .
They aren't major factors but things to be aware of and I'm assuming most people watch this video to learn about a breed they are interested in.
As for cuddles they love curling up and cuddling both with other dogs and people if you put 3 dogs in a room with 2 beds they would all end up in one bed together. They are pack animals had a bad day lay on the sofa the dog will climb on top of you fall a sleep then over the next hour slide off you and off the sofa without ever waking up. But yes definitely good for a cuddle
Can't really say anything bad about a bassett hound. They give so much love.
While I've never had a Basset, my grandmother did. Cleo was the goodest girl! She was so sweet, quick with tail wags, kisses, and snuzzles. We'd spend lots of time with her because we'd stay with my grandmother during the summer. Cleo didn't drool, and she was the best at tracking. Once she got a good sniff going, her tail would point straight back, and there was no way she'd come into the house until she and her schnozz were good and ready. She was great at howling and even better at eating, lol. The whole family loved her. She was such a sweet girl that even though she died in 1987, I still miss her.
I had two bassett hounds. Great dogs with so much personality. Yep they drool alot. I kept drool towels in every room. Also those ears drag through everything. And I cleaned them several times a day. They are very smart and good at training their owners.
As a Basset Owner I find this list very confusing. My Moses is actually a very good guard dog as far as letting you know a stranger is coming. No he's not going to attack someone but he lets you know when someone arrives at the house. Moses hardly ever drools unless he's been on a long walk and panting for awhile. But as for just drooling at any time....not at all. Moses is very active and loves to go outside and run and play. He is only 3 years old so that may change, but I just had him out last night and he ran and ran and ran and he's FAST. I wouldn't take him for a long run, but for short distances he's pretty athletic. They were bred for hunting small game (and not catching them) so they are hardy and can move pretty quickly. He also doesn't dig hardly at all. The biggest cons (that aren't really listed here) that my dog has are that he sheds....like A LOT! If you don't want a dog that leaves a trail of hair....don't get a Basset. Also, as for walking...if you want a dog to walk around the neighborhood with......your walks are more like scavenger hunts. Moses wants to stop and sniff EVERYTHING. So a one mile walk may take an hour with all the stops. All these things said, I wouldn't own any other breed before a Basset. They are the sweetest, kindest, happiest (don't look in the droopy eyes though) dogs around. And the funniest.
Nekem is van Basset és imádom öket❤
We've only had the chance so far to be part of two Bassett hounds' adopted family. We added Doogie to our human family from the local animal shelter, and in Doogie -hound's later years, Flint Marshmallow Heavybottom joined Doogie's home. Flint is a lively 5-year-old just starting to "fill out" to a lovely sort of mature housedog. He respects the housecat, patrols his yards, loves walks, and is good with all human or animal visitors, and travels with us fairly happily. Drooling, yes: and isn't that loveable anyhow... and the floor is generally clean of crumbs way before either of his humans can even look for the little bits. So yes, even with drooling, shedding heavy short hairs, noisy ear flopping, and slower full speed runs, the Bassett is truly the adaptable househound for this family. I would have loved to persuade either of them to learn swimming skills as one of the videos portrayed, but we travel with a bright yellow and blue hound -life -vest that has been passed along from ancestral househound; Flint doesn't mind wearing it for short adventures that might involve water crossings, even though he has grown too mature for most costume wearing. I neglected to brag about a Bassett hound trick that Doogie showed us: when having difficulty getting myself up, Doogie would come near, and even with his own difficulties getting his legs under himself at times, would bring his broad shoulders to my side and have me gain my balance with my hand on those broad shoulders. I claim he was a better nurse or doctor than I ever could be.
We have a basset hound and english bulldog mix. He is a wonderful dog but came from a bad home. He was severely neglected so he has some agression issues that stem from trauma. The year I've know him, he has grown so much as a dog. When we first got him he would snap at you over anything and now hes a giant teddy bear (most of the time).
There are a few inaccuracies in the video. Bassets have their own personalities as all of us do and some are better with strangers and children than others. I have had super shedders and low shedders, heavy droolers and one that never drooled. In all, I have been owned by six bassets so far. They can be stubborn and more difficult to train if you don’t understand what they need to succeed. Never leave them off leash unless in a fenced area. They will get lost following a scent and do always respond well to recall if there’s something really enticing around. I have had two bassets with back pressure and only one recovered. One has had glaucoma and needed both eyes removed but he adapted very well. One basset had horrible allergies from one year old. I wouldn’t say that they are low maintenance. Bassets have a hound smell and need regular baths. Mine get a bath every 2-3 weeks plus weekly ear cleaning for those long ears that accumulate lots of crud on the outside and wax inside. I do think bassets are excellent family dogs because of their temperament and great for seniors (after adolescence) because of their lower energy levels than most other dogs. Still, they do enjoy walks and hikes.
My Basset Hound Piper is 2.5 years old. She is not a lay around all day dog. She is very active. She will walk as long as you want too. She jumps around like a bunny rabbit when excited. She loves bones and toys. She will entertain herself by throwing her dog food up in the air and chasing it. She does this with toys, dog food, bottle caps, baseball hats, etc.,. She only drools when food is in front of her. She thinks that she should be able to eat anything you are eating and will run up to the bar in our kitchen and bark when she knows I have recently cooked. She will force you to love her. She barks when she wants anything. It is the same if she is hungry, thirsty, wants to go outside, wants you to lift her onto the bed, or just wants attention. She does bark when people come to the door and acts like she will protect you when a stranger surprises her by growling all while running backwards. The only con to me is they do shed tremendously so you will have to vacuum and wash bedding almost every day and although we have another dog for companionship if you leave her alone too long she will punish you. She does this by tearing up something like your shoe, bra, cap, brush, etc....She makes it personal or she will be anxious and demanding when you come home. Incessant barking. As my best friend says, no matter how much you don't want to like her she will force you to fall in love with her if you spend any amount of time around her.
sounds like pokey.
Amigo, não entendi nada do que vc disse, mas de uma coisa eu já entendi: I love basset Hound ❤
Amo, amo, amo muitooooo!
O meu se chama Yuri Toby. Tem 3 messes de idade. Levado demaaaais 😂.
Obrigada pelo vídeo, não entendi, mas adorei as imagens dos Basset Hound ❤
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Loved my European Basset - he weighed in at 90 lbs. (not 1 ounce overweight) and his head was 3 feet off the floor - HUGE! Think of all the Basset characteristics magnified by 10! His choice would have been sleep 20 hours a day, eat for 2 hours & 2 hrs. to test out all of the most comfortable spots in the house! Being that tall, he didn't just counter surf, he counter attacked! He once dragged a 5 lb. jar of peanut butter off the counter, chewed off the lid and ate half the bottle! He definitely drooled (and at that size it could easily reach the ceiling when he shook) and there was never enough food or treats to satisfy him. He was a great people person, although that separation anxiety could pop up. (always had to know where I was) Stubborn? Oh yes - but mention the word "treat" and you'd get whatever behavior your desired! Two things I haven't seen mentioned. Odor - they smell like a hound so love it or leave it. Anal glands - like the ears they must be kept clean or you'll pay the piper!
Basset's have the second best nose right behind bloodhound's and basset hounds were first used for hunting badger's they are awesome dogs ✌️👍
Putting them down is worse than losing any human.
So true! I unfortunately had to put my best friend of 13 years to sleep on the 17th of May. It was so hard! It still hurts and his absence is deeply felt. But I wouldn't trade my time with him for anything! In time I'll get a new Basset and I'll get the chance to fall in love with them all over again! There will always be a Basset in my life!
I’m so sorry for your loss. We had to put our chihuahua down last December. We still have his brother. I’ll probably always miss him. @@BuddyTheBassetHound
I have put down 3 bassets and lost my husband 2 years ago. As hard as it was to put my dogs down, it didn’t compare to having to pull the plug on my husband of 40 years. I loved my dogs, but my Kevan was EVERYTHING to me. A human being is above a dog.
P.S. I have 2 one year old bassets right now. I love them.
Chill 😂
You are Apsolutely Right. I have one and I wish I could have A dozen of them. They are ao Extremely cute and Lovable., ❤️💯🙌👍✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
0:45 (Correction) They ARE the best guardian dogs. And some of them don't love being with some stranger at home, even if they are family or friends of the owner
The real pros and cons of Basset Hounds
Pros:
1) Gentle and loving
2) Almost human-like personalities
3) They are extremely easy to train as long as the training is in their wheelhouse. Don't expect much if you're into doggy dancing with a Basset Hound.
4) They are great around little kids
5) They are empathic dogs. If you're in a fight with your wife your Basset will likely reveal to you his or her grief.
6) A Basset Hound usually has 13 years of life if you don't overfeed him or her.
7) Despite what people think Bassets don't drool all the time. They will drool after drinking water, but a few paper towels will resolve the problem.
Cons:
1) Bassets have a distinct smell that can't be washed off. You can use perfume to try and mask it, but all you end up with is a unique smell of Basset BO and perfume. It's not an overwhelming bad odor, but it is noticeable and it will infuse its way into your bedsheets and couch cushions.
2) Basset Hounds are couch potatoes so if you're the type of person who doesn't allow pets on your couch DO NOT get a Basset Hound, period, end of story. Your Basset belongs on your couch whether you like it or not.
3) Bassets are more prone to stomach flipping than other dogs their size especially in their old age and if it happens you have no choice but to put them down. Don't waste your money on painful surgery, their life is over because the surgery can't reattach the connective tissue and the dog's stomach will flip the first time he jumps on your couch. The last thing is, that stomach flipping in Bassetts isn't common, but it does happen more than other dogs their size.
4) All dog owners of pretty much all bread need to commit to walking their dogs a minimum of once a day, so if you can't commit to that get a cat.
Pesky cats!
ONCE a day??? lmao are you crazy? 3 times is bare minimum, the dog shouldnt go without peeing for more than 8-10 hours and thats pushing it.
@@x340x I assumed a backyard.
We have a 7 month old and are getting her a brother in 2 weeks. Con: Addicting. I will never get another breed.
Great content! I especially enjoyed the end part lol
I don't know if this is true for basset hounds but all hound dogs I've encountered have a unique oily hound dog scent to them. I love that smell but some people hate it.
I've had 2 good family dog. High maintenance 😊
i love them😩😩❤❤💋💋
Awesome!😊
My Basset loves walks so much.
I've had 8 bassets and their drooling is not that bad. None of my bassets ever dug holes. What is bad is the ear infections. They require ear cleaning on a regular basis...at least weekly. Also, they have weak backs and can sustain permanent injuries by jumping off furniture or stairs. My experience is that male bassets live to about 12..Females a couple of years longer.
Basset hounds are far from low maintenance!! They are stubborn, food oriented and definitely not people pleasers, they do what they want, when they want, and if you try and force anything different, they will grumble and growl and go flat basset. Mine are a pair of Bassholes, but they are very lovable, needy and love cuddles, they’re also massive counter surfers, and nothing is safe from them, they believe all food should be shared, and if it’s left, you clearly didn’t want it and it’s therefore up for grabs!!
However, despite all this, I absolutely adore my two and they’re definitely my babies and I wouldn’t have them any other way.
Best best best dogs ❤❤
I worked at a famous Basset Hound ranch for almost a decade. The one thing I can say with confidence. No two are the same.
Absolutly the opposite of low maintenance. These guys shed like crazy. Their undercoat needs constant grooming to keep from turning your place into a fur jungle. Plus. Every time they drink they drip everywhere. And sometimes they feel the need to "share" by shaking their heads. Other than that
....best dog i ever had. So smart. So funny. So affectionate. It was like living with a real life cartoon character. If you excersize them enough, they will look amazing and be very healthy. They love lounging on the couch and watching tv woth you just as much.
I love my basset, I have to say that if the dog is fit and active the drooling is very little.
Get a basset! I'd say they are low maintenance but love attention and no other dog will give you as much love.
There are no cons to owning a basset. They’re perfect.
Great dogs...I had a 17 yr.old female bassett "Blossom", who raised (3) brothers: A Dachshund-"Sherwood", A Doberman- "Forrest" and a Staffy bulldog- "Rex"....All very ALPHA types but, she ruled everything! They loved their big "sister/momma". Beware of kitchen trash cans and anything left on the counters. You will have a pleasant surprise at the end of a long day!!!
The idea of a basset hound guarding something is tremendous
My basset does not drool or talk a lot. Got lucky, she’s a total sweetheart
Have had 3 bassets in my life. None ever drooled. Sister had a french mastiff...that is drool.
Are they apartment friendly?
Yeah, they don't require large spaces. Just give them interesting walks (lots of scents).
My basset doesn’t bay, she doesn’t like kids running around & scared of new people..I think she is broke. She loves to lay around the house w/short bursts of energy & has the attention span of a flea 🤣 With all that, I ❤ her in all her goofiness!
We have a 12 week old basset puppy.. he is training us..
I want one
No Cons... it's a Basset 😉🤣
I love my basset. They’re hi-lo maintenance. You gotta bathe them and take care of them like any other dog. They love lots of attention. But they are EXTREMELY lazy. So if you live a busy lifestyle and can’t spend hours tossing a ball and keeping them active, get a basset.
Brilliant? Someone I know who owned one would take very serious exception to that.
Why do some owners of Basset Hounds allow their pet to kill itself by being obese?
basset hounds are my favorite breed just wish they wouldn’t weigh 40 to 60+
Suppose beagles being my second favorite works out huh
Get a Bagel! Beagle basset mix.
My Rappunzel weighed 93 pounds. My Raven only weighs 45 pounds. They have a fairly wide size range.
At full run a basset will out pace a human. Just remember that even if they can be lazy they also are dogs and don't mind running for the entire day when they are young.
I heard that basset hounds smell even after they are bathed??
Just know there is no sleeping late with a Bassett hound.
the best thing about Basset hounds? they're Basset hounds.
Ho y'a des gros pépères et des grosses mémères...magnifiques ❤....thank
WRONG, it is all PRO. THE LOVE IS REAL
The Basset is the warning system. I'm the one you're supposed to worry about. 👍
Every time I see one of the dogs, I think of Columbo.
The only ones that loved my kids more than Rosie, we put our pants on 1 leg at a time.
Pros greatly outweigh the cons of “ears and rears” needing frequent attention
My basset got glaucoma and went blind overnite: we had to put her down because of the pain.
They’re no cons what tf do you mean???
"I want that"
cant think of any cons.
Mine is not me, he's a lover ❤
basset hound is an awesome and lovely dog, but potty training is a problem, and there stobborn nature is a really big thing u need to know before getting a basset, only possitive training works, big anxieety dogs, so if u not ready for xtra patience in all what u do then its not for u.
As a Basset I can confirm there are zero cons
Do Bassets just poop even after trained in the house for no reason? My husband said they'll even shit in the bed? Please, someone confirm or deny this.
No, but they're harder to get potty trained. A properly trained dog won't poop in the house, if you don't leave it for abnormally long.
Summary: There are no cons to a Bassett having a Hooman.
You should have mentioned the Bassett smell! You can bathe them, and within three days, they stink again!
my Basset has no drool at all but shed. oh my God that is a lot of hair
I turn to mush whenever I see a hound dog. I can't help it.
2 males would bark at me when I was 4 years old… lmfao
I have had several basset hounds throughout my life and while I loved them all dearly, I don't ever recommend owning one (or any pet for that matter). One of the biggest problems with basset hounds that a lot of people don't think about is bloat and GDV surgery. Basset hounds are prone to bloat and sometimes their stomach will twist and if you don't have immediate surgery, it can kill them. Not only is this unbelievable scary, but it can also cost a fortune to fix. When one of my bassets had this surgery, it cost me $7,000. And this dog still only lived to be 4.5 years old. Even though these dogs may seem lovely, think about the cost of maintaining these dogs and also the pain that you will be in when they inevitably die. Take into account that most bassets only live on average between 8-12 and that's if you're lucky. I know another guy who had basset hounds all his life and all of them died before reaching 10 years old.
Having a basset is = to having a Potato, but at least the potato doesn't need feeding.
My neighbor has one, it never shuts the fuck up.
Won't be the first time a Bassett hound gets their owner in trouble
Drool? Not normal, I'd check for tooth issues. Where did this info come from? "Equivalent to a teddy bear"?! Wait till you see what a damaged spine will cost - you'll WISH you got a teddy bear instead!
No downs! Only adjustments.
Mine turns 13 Sunday 12/17
this video is like 50% wrong.....low maintanance LMAO, not even close. also they are not small, they are not slow runners etc.
*mean😊
They SHED, dont matter how much you brush them
Bs the basset is an excellent guard dog , they alarm you in time , what a Gaga video , you don’t even know what you talking about
There are no Cons😊
yeah yeah 12 times to say they are not a guard dog.
BLOAT.
Well ya lost me at "drool". Still adorable, but DROOL! I can't, can't....