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Basset Hound

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The Basset Hound was originally from France. This breed typically lives 12-13 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at up to 15 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 40-65 pounds.

Basset Hound's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 1- 1 1/2 cups of food on average in a day.

Owners of the Basset Hound will generally describe this dog as patient. They are on the difficult end of the trainability spectrum and they bark moderately.

When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Basset Hound likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.

๐Ÿ’Š Common Conditions
Entropion
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
Panosteitis
IVDD (Wobbler's Disease)

The Basset Hound was originally from France. This breed typically lives 12-13 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at up to 15 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 40-65 pounds.

Basset Hound's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 1- 1 1/2 cups of food on average in a day.

Owners of the Basset Hound will generally describe this dog as patient. They are on the difficult end of the trainability spectrum and they bark moderately.

When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Basset Hound likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.

๐Ÿ”Ž Overview
โค๏ธ Health
Lifespan
12-13
Years
Exercise Needs
60-120
Min Per Day
Food Quantity
1- 1 1/2
Cups Per Day
๐Ÿ“ Measurements
Size
L
Generally
Height
up to 15
Inches
Weight
40-65
Pounds
๐Ÿ  Spatial Needs
Indoor Space
๐Ÿ 
House
Outdoor Space
๐Ÿก
Yard
Prefers to be
๐Ÿ•๏ธ
Outside
๐Ÿ˜Š Temperament
Dispositon
Patient
Trainability
๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ
Difficult
Barks
๐Ÿ”‰
Moderately
๐Ÿ• Grooming
Sheds
โœ‚๏ธ
Minimally
Odor
๐Ÿงผ
Minimal
Hypoallergenic
๐Ÿคง
Nope!
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