Bassett Hounds Diet: Secrets Revealed
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It is always in a owners best interest to feed their Bassett Hounds the very best dog food that is available as it will help off set health problems in the breed. It is not unheard of for Bassetts to have certain health related problems, in fact, it happens more often that we like to think. The three most rampant problems they have follow in this list and these things are only aggravated with a poor diet.
1.) Inter-vertebral Disk Disease
2.) Gastric Torsion (bloat)
3.) Hip Dysplasia
Those above are the most prevalent and those that are commonly thought of with this breed but the list below contains problems that are less common.
- Glaucoma
- Wobbler’s Syndrome
- Interdigital Dermatitis (Pododermatitis)
- Primary Seborrhea
- Temporomandibular Luxation
- Entropion
- Ectropion
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Lymphoma, Ventricular Septal Defect
- Malassezia Dermatitis
- Congenital Hypotrichosis
- Ununited Anconeal Process
- Discospondylitis, Cataracts
There are even some less severe health problems that Bassett Hounds have like ear infections, bladder stones and obesity that are affected by diet. Speaking of obesity, it is probably the most controllable with diet of all those mentioned in this post. I found a very informative video that goes into great detail about what the commercial dog food industry is passing off for healthy dog food.
This video explains the health problems that arise from improper diet. Improper diet can be harmful to any breed but especially to Bassett Hounds as they have a propensity for the afore mentioned problems anyway. It explains the lack of legally enforceable standards, the fact that no one is really overseeing this industry and then most shockingly it graphically displays the contents of some commercial food. The video even goes so far as to expose the source of these so called nutrients.
I know you will be shocked and saddened by what your companion may be eating and you didn’t even know. If you haven’t already, listen carefully as this travesty is spelled out. The link in the paragraph above will take you there. You and your Bassett Hounds will be glad you made a conscious decision to make their diet more healthy today.
6 Reasons Bassett Hounds Are Unique
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Bassett Hounds are a breed profoundly suited for a family and make great companions for almost anyone; the young and the young at heart; either human or animal. Characteristically tolerant and patient these dogs can be molded to fit almost any situation. Here are six things that make the breed unique.
1. Where did they come from? - This breed is from
2. What’s up with those big ears? Those long floppy ears are there for a reason. They are more than a cute addition to an otherwise unique dog. They serve to trap the scent while they are tracking.
3. Have you heard that howl? They don’t really bark like other dogs, they howl! There is quite a difference, especially if the dog is an indoor dog. They are not good guard dogs but can be thought of as alarm dogs. They will let you know anytime something is not right by their signature howl.
4. How are they to train? Bassett Hounds are not the easiest breed to train. In fact someone said that you can train them to do anything as long as they want to learn it. They can be stubborn and slow to learn. The best thing you can do is start to train them young and be very patient. Also, rewards are a must in their training. They respond to treats even better than most breeds.
5. Do they get along with people and other animals? This breed is friendly with both their human and animal companions. They are very easy going and even lazy most of the time. They are quite tolerant except when pestered by small children or other animals so it is best to only bring them into a family with other than very small children.
6. What sort of personality do they have? Loving and kind best describe this breed. The sadness in their eyes seem to give them a soft sympathetic look and their lazy demeanor adds to it. They are good indoor pets and really prefer to be in the company of others. They are pack animals so it is always best to have a mate so the Bassett Hounds can care for each other. They will be happier and so will you.
Bassett Hounds for Sale: Rescue Groups to Breeders
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It is not uncommon to find a wide range of prices for Bassett Hounds in the
I decided to look up some information on Bassett Hounds and do some serious research on what they really cost to purchase. I set up as scientific a project as I could and still keep some balance in my life. Then spent many hours compiling all the data from 5 different online classified sites that cover cities all over the
The prices I found ranged from eighteen “free” dogs all the way up to $1200 for two of the 451 Bassett Hounds for sale on these sites. I have tried to break it down so you can get a real feel for what you might expect to pay. I have not only given you the range but statistically what you are more likely to find. By the way, I really did do all this research, it wasn’t done for me and I certainly didn’t make it up.
Here is a chart showing the price for each category, the number of dogs in that category and the percentage of the total for each price.
Let me try to explain what you are looking at. The graph on the right shows the same thing as the chart on the left. The dogs priced from 0 to 50 dollars in the upper section of the chart are represented by the black bars on the left side of the graph. The red numbers on the chart and the red bars in the graph represent the price range of 100 to 500 dollars. Finally the black numbers at the bottom of the chart from 600 to 1200 dollars are represented on the right side of the graph in black.
So what does this mean for someone that wants to buy Bassett Hounds? First, it is possible to get one of these dogs for free if you look for it. Statically there is almost a 4% chance that you will find a free dog in this breed and almost a 10% chance you will find a dog under $50.
Secondly, the middle range represented in the red numbers and the red bars are where you will find the most dogs by far. This is the price range of $100 to $500 and represents 76% of the 451 dog ads surveyed. So chances are very good you will find what you are looking for in this range. Over 3 of 4 dogs advertised were in the red range
Finally, we can conclude that if you want to pay a lot for a dog you certainly can. As high as $1200 in this survey of 451 dog ads. There is a 0.44% chance you can find a dog and pay $1200 for it but I tell you this, at that price it better be a rarely superior representation of the breed and in my opinion come with some expensive red ribbon tied around it.
The result of this survey has proven to us that you can rest assured that no matter what your budget, there is a perfect dog for you. Just keep your nose to the ground and you will absolutely find the perfectly priced Bassett Hounds if you just “sniff” them out.
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Bassett Hounds Smell A Lot
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Bassett Hounds smell in two very different ways. By that I mean they CAN smell, as in, they have great sense of smell and also I mean they DO smell, as in, they are odorous.
First they have the ability to smell because they were breed to be excellent hunting companions. The breed has a prize winning way of using their outstanding sense of smell while in the field hunting. Their gigantic ears were developed to capture the smells and channel them, “wave them” or “fan them” toward the nose. They sort of capture the scents and provide the dog another opportunity to decipher the smell. Many people don’t realize that the folds of their skin also help to capture the scents and hold them a little longer to give the breed another advantage over other dogs. In fact the only dogs that are better than Bassett Hounds are the Blood Hounds.
Because of this ability they have also have a chance to catch what is termed a “cold” scent that many other dogs would miss and to do so from a far greater distance. Bassett Hounds have been used as hunting dogs since they were first developed by the French in the 16th century. Their ability in the field can be both a blessing and a curse as they do have a tendency to wander so have to be carefully monitored if not leashed or in a fenced area.
This ability to smell also can affect their behavior in other ways especially if you are trying to train them or just get their attention. They are greatly influenced by the aromas in the air and will most times ignore you if attention has been attached to a scent. In fact they will at times just pretend you don’t exist sometimes to their own peril. An owner has to understand this is great entertainment to them and also what they were breed for. They love to go for walks and partake of all the interesting aromas of the world.
The other way that this breed smells is in the way that they can be very odorous if not properly cared for. The truth is sometimes Bassett Hounds smell bad, there is no escaping it. It is recommended that they be bathed at least once a week in the months that they are kept indoors. It is said that they are kept outdoors for a reason although many have adapted to indoor living by the careful attention from their owners.
A Bassett Hounds coat will get oily if left without a bath for too long and this is most noticeable in the older males. They also tend to smell like a dog more quickly than many breeds and keep that dog smell even after a bath. One way to help with this is to use doggy wipes in between baths. These are similar to baby wipes and help to extend the fresh smell or at least keep the odor away longer. Some theorize that diet plays a roll but with no substantial evidence either way one would have to rely on common sense, keen observation and experience to determine if this is true for your dog.
One thing is for sure no matter how good they are at using their noses, how much they misbehave or how bad they may smell at times, there are a group of us that are for ever attached to these lovable Bassett Hounds with all their distinctive traits.
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