what do you think of basset hounds? i was think of getting one and a i have kid from 1 to 95 coming to my house so i was wondering if you think it is a good kinda dog.
and by the way i live in a small house with a small/med yard(fenced in yard).
2007-01-14 16:08:24 · 7 answers · asked by Lala 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
they are good dogs personality wise. However as already mentioned they do howl. They are really prone to ear infections, skin problems and allergies. Lots of them develop a "hound" odor.
2007-01-14 16:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by ET 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a basset hound and I think they are the best dogs in the world. They love kids and people, and most other dogs. They don't need a lot of exercise, so your yard sounds fine. The only bad thing I can think about basset hounds is, some tend to howl, a lot (mine doesn't) and they can be a bit stubborn. They really are great dogs though.
2007-01-15 00:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by ஐ♥Gin♥ஐ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bassets are a good breed. Overall they have a good disposition and get along well with most people.
The two biggest concerns for basset owners is that the dogs will howl a lot (especially at sirens or other high pitched noises) and that bassets have stronger than normal scents. If you decide to get a basset, please be aware that you will need to bathe the dog more than once a week to keep it smelling decent or you will notice a rather pungent smell after a short time.
2007-01-15 00:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by dfsutton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in a small house with small fenced yard also. my bassett is great with kids, other dogs and cats. and mine has NEVER howled and rarely has ear issues. But he does have some skin and allergy issues which causes the "hound smell" so i do have to bathe him with special shampoo about every 2 weeks. But I couldn't imagine a better dog personality-wise. He loves to go for walks and play but is just as content with laying around and watching TV with you.
2007-01-15 00:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by Dave K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bassets are wonderful, they get slow in only a few years though, but if you dont want a high energy dog, then they are wonderful, we have friends that love them, but we actually have a chocolate and tan miniature Dachsund. they are small, pretty good with people, but they have alot of energy. theres drawbacks to any dog, and upsides, you should really talk to vet and explain the type of animal you need. whether its slow, energized, big, medium, small the vet should be able to help.
2007-01-15 00:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you realize how loud those dogs can get? they howl at the top of their lungs. Try like a Shetland sheepdog. Its like Lassie but they only weigh about 35 pounds, are super obedient, and are great with kids. Perfect for a small yard.
2007-01-15 00:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by l'il mama 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Friends have two and they are good dogs, drawbacks are they howl a lot and are prone to ear problems and getting fat.
2007-01-15 00:11:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋