I am looking for a small to mid sized dog, short haired, not too hyper, that I can take travelling with me on weekends to rodeos. Does anyone have any input or suggestions?
2007-06-20 06:01:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bassets are large dogs, not small. The can weigh up to 80 pounds easily!! Basset Hounds are great!! Dachshunds are too but require alot of attention and are small.So if you want a medium large dog go with the Basset but if you want a smaller dog, get a Dachshund!!
2007-06-20 08:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mikayla 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are both great dogs and it sounds like you have really thought about what you want and what fits into your lifestyle. One thing I do want to point out is that Basset Hounds need frequent ear cleanings. Most people thing that drool is a problem but only if you keep them in the heat. Daschunds are very energetic and require a lot of attention. Either way they are both wonderful dogs.
2007-06-20 06:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by al l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, traveling? The Bassett Hound worked for Jerry Reed (Smokey and the Bandit). It really depends on what activity level and size you are looking for. Bassett will be larger. Both will be full of energy as a puppy. Daschund will be easier to carry around and full of enery longer. Just take good care of the Little Buddy.
2007-06-20 06:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by Atlanta29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bassets are going to be hard to get in and out of the car. But they are good natured. Barkers. Slow moving and they always want to stop and smell the roses. Or road apples...
http://dogbreedinfo.com/bassethound.htm
Have you considered a beagle? Again a barker but more active, can jump in and out of a truck...
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/beagle.htm
Boston terriers are also a nice small smooth-coated breed. Active but not overly so.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm
Corgis might be a good alternative, they were bred to herd (mostly cattle) so I am sure they would eat it up! Again barkers but that is because they are a working dog and essentially it's part of the job description. They'd be good at getting out of the way as well. Size-wise they're between the basset and the dachchunds.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/corgis.htm
I think a dacshund might be a little small and get stepped on, though you could always carry it (not so with the basset)
Have you considered trying petfinder.com or your local shelter, as well?
2007-06-20 06:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Karen W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally would go with a Basset Hound. They are a little slow moving but they are sweet dogs. People think you have to clean there ears all the time but you just take a towel and wipe them out.
2007-06-20 06:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doxies tend to be more hyper around other animals. Bassets are very laid back and generally good-natured. Remember the 70's show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" The sheriff had a Basset named Flash who hardly ever moved or barked.
Perhaps you might consider a terrier breed also. They usually do well around other animals
2007-06-20 06:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by Pink1967 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have both a bassett and a mini dachshund. Both are very good dogs. My mini is still a puppy, so she is a little hyper right now, but let me assure you that they are both very mellow dogs. Although if you are looking for a small to mid sized dog a bassett may be a little bigger than you are wanting. Our bassett weighs 50+ pounds. And she is not a fat bassett either. she is healthy and lean. but the mini is a very tiny dog and very loving. And only 8 pounds. Hope this helps you in your decision.
2007-06-20 06:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say a dachsund is easier to scoop up and put under your arm in a crowd. Bassetts are adorable but suffer a lot of health problems including eyes, ears, joints, back. Dachsunds make great guard dogs in the house because they have quite a deep bark! Another breed to consider would be a pug, but if you are living in a hot climate breathing problems may be less with the dachsund. Good luck!
2007-06-20 06:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by sleepyhollow50 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses, beer, inattentive cowboys, beer, tipsy urban cowboys, and did I mention beer ... not sure I'd take a long backed, low flying dog at all. Okay, maybe a Corgi - he instinctively knows how to get out of the way.
Probably I would chose a nice Queensland, McNaab, or an Australian Cattle Dog. If you can go a bit larger ... it be an Australian Shepherd, hands down.
2007-06-20 06:24:31 · answer #9 · answered by koehlerdogtraining © 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basset Hound they are very calm. My friend's Dachshund barks and is hyper. Although they have to have there ears cleaned regularly.
2007-06-20 09:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋