Facts about Dogs Basset Hound Breed Information and Basset Hound Puppies Pictures

Basset Hound is a dog breed from France that is popular due to its short legs. Basset is a scent hound and it is bred for hunting rabbits by scent. They have an excellent sense of scent next only to the bloodhounds. Although short-legged but Basset Hound is a relatively heavy dog with large head and rounded skull. Basset Hound is a sweet tempered dog with affectionate, friendly and loving nature with human beings. With its acute sense of smell and short stature, Basset Hound is suitable for hunting small games such as rabbits.





Basset Hound has a deep and heavy muzzle with soft brown eyes, dark pigmented lips, loose elastic skin, low set and velvet colored ears that hang towards the ground and deep chest that extends in front of the legs. The tail is slightly curved and erect while walking. Feet are massive and heavy and limbs are short and powerful. Average weight of a Basset Hound is between 24-30 kg and height is 12-15 inches. Average lifespan of Basset Hound is 12 years. Generally, the bassets are tri-colored with black, white and tan and red spots on its white fur.