Buyer question
Is a Basset Hound good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Basset Hound 4 out of 5 for beginners (easygoing temper).
Source: the Basset Hound page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Basset Hound in the Animal Library
The detail
A French scent hound bred low to the ground to track rabbits and hares at a pace hunters could follow on foot, the Basset is gentle, patient and easygoing. It is also stubborn, loud and governed by its extraordinary nose.
- Temperament
- Gentle, patient, stubborn
- Best fit
- Relaxed families
- Trainability
- 2 out of 5 (Nose-led, stubborn)
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Moderate daily walks)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly brush, ear care)
What to weigh
Bassets drool, bay, and follow their noses away from you. The long ears need regular cleaning, and the long back and heavy body make weight control essential.