do bassetthounds and itilan grayhounds do well together?

Answer 1

Breed has very little to do with whether or not dogs will get along. It all depends on the dogs in question - are they well socialized and dog friendly? They'd do better if you had a male and a female rather 2 of the same sex (spayed and neutered, of course). Bassets are generally very laid back dogs willing to get along with anybody. Italian greyhounds are much more hyper, high energy dogs and if the Italian greyhound is a puppy and the basset an adult, it would likely drive the basset nuts so you'd just have to use some common sense.

Answer 2

Dogs are pack animals - meaning they do prefer the company of their own kind 'other dogs'. I currently have a large 80+ pound Rott/Old English Bulldog mix and a small 13 pound Daschund mix. They get on famously and play quite rough with each other. Little dogs can get hurt accidently, but for the most part they are quite adept at staying at a safe distance when playing with larger dogs. Being you are asking about breeds that originally were kept in large packs - I should imagine with watching them when they are first introduced and keeping track of how they are playing, they should do well together.

Answer 3

Basset Hounds are generally bulky dogs, and Italian Greyhounds are generally very tiny, lithe, fine-boned dogs. You could put them together ONLY if your were able to keep an eye on their interactions to make sure the larger Basset doesn't get too rough with the tiny Greyhound.

Answer 4

I have IGs and they are very affectionate and like a lot of human companionship, so they may crowd out a bassett hound. I know bassett hounds are pretty laid back, so it's possible they could get along well. And IGs are actually sturdier than they look. It would be best to talk to a breeder of one of these types before making such a commitment! Good luck!