Basset Hounds - Dogs - General Information
Basset Hounds - Dogs - Description
Bassets have thick short coat that repels water and needs little care. The tricolor (black, red, and white) with different markings is the most common coloring for a Basset Hound. True lemon and blue are rarely seen. Puppies often change the color as they mature. Basset Hounds - Dogs - TemperamentBasset Hounds are very independent, intelligent, affectionate, and entertaining. They possess a real sense of humor and can be called "the armchair clowns." They love everyone in the family equally and can play with children and sit by their owner's side during quiet times. Basset Hounds are not lap dogs, but they may think so. Basset Hounds are friendly with strangers, so they cannot be used as guardians or dogs for protection. They only sniff a visitor and return to their place. Bassets Hounds get along well with other pets of various species.Basset Hounds - Dogs - General Info Links
Basset Hound Web Ring Listing - Links to member sites. Basset Hounds FAQ - Judy Trenck's in-depth information page about all things to do with Bassets. Cyberhound - The Basset Hound Home Page - Finding a Basset, veterinary notes, conformation, events, Basset history and Basset forums. The Daily Drool - Photo gallery of Bassets, graphics, chat, rescue information, articles on the breed, Basset electronic post cards, and links to member sites. Vagabond Lawyer - Basset Hounds, Bridget and Tootals; information and links on dog shows and the dog walk area in Alexandria, Virginia. Basset Hounds - Dogs - Rescues Links4 The Hounds Basset Rescue, Inc. - Basset Hound rescue organization serving primarily the four state area of Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas. All Bassets Cherished Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. - A non-profit organization in upstate New York, founded and run by volunteers. Arizona Basset Hound Rescue - Rescues bassets from pounds/shelters, strays whose owners cannot be found, and those given up directly by owners who no longer want them for various reasons. Basset Buddies Rescue - Adoption information, message board, donations, and events for Wisconsin and the surrounding area. Basset Hound Rescue League - Adoption agency for basset hounds based in Fort Washington, Maryland with photographs of available dogs, foster needs, and forms for adopting or relinquishing. Carolina Basset Hound Rescue - Non-profit organization rescuing and placing stray, unwanted, neglected, and abandoned hounds in permanent homes. Contact information, pictures of dogs needing homes, and events.
Cascadia Basset Rescue - Rescuing relinquished, abandoned, and stray bassets in western Washington state. Colonial Basset Hound Rescue - Non-profit group dedicated to the rescue and adoption of Basset Hounds in the New England States. Daphneyland - A basset hound rescue ranch, which assists in the rescue of unwanted and neglected hounds in the Los Angeles area. Droopy Basset Hound Rescue - Rescues bassets from pounds or shelters and accepts others relinquished by owners in the western Pennsylvania area. Volunteer needs, success stories, and photographs of dogs in need of homes. Florida Basset Rescue - Non-profit organization serving abandoned and mistreated hounds. Grand Canyon Basset Assistance League - Small volunteer group whose goals include community outreach, education, and rehabilitation/rehoming. Guardian Angel Basset Rescue - Rescues Basset Hounds from abusive and unwanted situations in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri. Profiles of available and adopted dogs, memorials, fostering information, and special event details. Helping Hands Basset Rescue - Basset Hound rescue organization for the Austin and central Texas areas. Information on adoption and fostering, listing of available dogs and calendar of events. High Country Basset Hound Rescue - Colorado based organization dedicated to placing rescued bassets and educating people about the breed. Adoption, fostering and volunteer information. Las Vegas Basset Rescue - All volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, healing, and re-homing of basset hounds in need. Lone Star Basset Hound Rescue - Independent non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, devoted to saving the homeless bassets of the area. Looziana Basset Rescue - Adoptable dog list, adoption information, and featured pet. Michigan Basset Rescue - Finding permanent homes for Basset Hounds in need. Group history and information, events and listings and photos of available dogs.
Mid-America Basset Rescue - Non-profit organization devoted to rescuing basset hounds primarily from the states of Missouri and Kansas. New England Basset Hound Rescue - Organization dedicated to helping homeless basset hounds in New England find a new home. North Texas Basset Rescue - Serving the needs of the Basset Hounds in north Texas. Northern California Basset Hound Club - Breeder club which coordinates rescue in the northern portion of the state. Ohio Basset Hound Rescue - News, photographs and profiles of available dogs, adoption application, events gallery, gift shop, Annual Waddle for Rescue information and photographs, and links. Oregon Basset Hound Rescue - Finds homes for basset hounds who have been abandoned, dropped off at shelters, or have ended up homeless for some other reason. Senior Hound Assistance, Research and Education - National assistance league dedicated to aiding the owners and rescuers of senior basset hounds. Suncoast Basset Hound Rescue - Rescuing Basset Hounds in Florida that have been abandoned, neglected or strayed. Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue - Rescue organization serving New York, New Jersey, and Western Pennsylvania. Washington Basset Rescue - A non-profit rescue and referral organization dedicated to placing unwanted Basset Hounds in suitable homes. Spokane, WA.
Basset Hounds - Dogs - Other Basset Hounds sitesBasset Hounds Breeders - Basset Hounds are native to France. The breed was developed in the 1500's to hunt the rabbit, hare and deer in dense brush. There were a few types of Bassets. They performed various functions and were different in appearance. Thus, some dogs were good for hunting small game. Others were used to hunt in dens and help locate truffles. The first written evidence of the Basset Hound is dated as far back as 1585. The author of the book devoted much attention to the breed and its use in hunting. The dog was valued not only for its working qualities. It was also a good protection dog due to its courage and devotion to the master. In fact, hunting was rather popular in France. Therefore, breeders perfected hunting breeds and were a success in improving the working qualities of the Bassett Hound. Basset Hounds - Basset Hounds are members of the Hound group of dogs according to the AKC. One of the most striking and appealing features is its bulkiness. The legs are short, and the skull is large and rounded. Long ears reach the nose and fold a little bit. The standard accepts a scissors or level bite. The lips appear to be loose and go well with a pronounced dewlap. The short coat can be of any color. The most widely spread coat colors are white with chestnut or brindle. The Basset Hound appeared in France in the first part of the 16th century. The breed got its name from a French word "bas," which means "low." The rich, who had a strong liking for hunting, developed a breed capable of chasing rabbit, hare and larger animals in dense brush. Basset Hounds Pictures - Basset Hounds are medium sized dogs from the AKC Hound Group. The breed is known for its bulky body, short legs, persistence, and amiable personality. Basset owners claim that the dog is sometimes hard to train. Its reflexes seem to be really slow, but on the whole the dog is intelligent. When dealing with Bassets one has a feeling that the dog is about to fall asleep. That is not so, of course. It is simply evidence of the dog's peaceful state of mind. 11-15 inches Basset Hounds Puppies - Basset Hounds are sweet, friendly dogs. They are said to be mild, but happen to be a little bit stubborn. Biting is rare. These dogs seem to make a science of asking for treats. Training can turn out to be a difficult task. Only patient, consistent owners will be a success. The dog will acknowledge the most persistent owners. When choosing a puppy from a litter, try to avoid a timid Basset Hound. It is better to choose active Basset Hounds with clear eyes and appealing looks. As concerns the sex of your future pet, both males and females make good companion dogs. However, males are more independent and need to be kept an eye on. They like to explore surroundings and are often carried away. Females are quieter and are said to be easier to train. They are better house trained and enjoy spending much time with their owners. As a matter of fact, there are no identical dogs. All Basset Hounds make wonderful pets irrespectively of the sex. Much depends on the owner and the efforts s/he puts to train the dog.
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