Basset Hound Fast Fact File
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Originally bred for:
Modern day purpose: Size: Temperament: Grooming: Exercise: Life expectancy: Common diseases: |
Tracking. As the world's second best scent hound (second to the Blood Hound) they are used as trackers in the field.
Many bassets are still used as trackers, but mostly they are pets and companions these days. 33 - 38 cm at withers, so they are large breed dogs of considerable substance and bone (about 23 (females) - 32 (males) kg in weight). Placid, never aggressive, loving and affectionate. They make great family pets and are wonderful with children. They are compatible with nearly any other dog breed and with cats. They have short coats, but are constant shedders, so regular brushing is required. They are active for short periods at a time, so regular walks and some play time daily is sufficient. About 8 - 12 years. Heath issues include, but are not limited to, allergies, cancer, ear and eye infections, obesity, panosteitis, cherry eye, entropion and bloat. |
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The basset hound breed standard
This presentation was given by Annemari Groenewald to South African learner and qualified judges at a seminar. Refer to the first and last slides for references and acknowledgements.
The presentation is the property of Bassefied Bassets Hounds and may not be reproduced without permission.
The presentation is the property of Bassefied Bassets Hounds and may not be reproduced without permission.
Mariano Galan from Morning Dew Sweepers Basset Hound Kennel in Spain designed a poster of the basset hound breed standard. The poster is available in different languages. The poster was translated to Afrikaans by Annemari Groenewald.
The breed standard, as recognised by KUSA, is available from the button below.
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The Bassefied way of life
For a glimpse of life as a basset hound in our home, click on the button below.
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Basset Hounds in the world
Click on the links below to visit the pages of some other basset hound kennels in the world.
Moravia Bray Kennel
Morning Dew Sweepers Kennel
Orvisnik Basset hound Kennel
Klan Sycylijczykow
Geyron's Basset hounds
Olde Fashion Bassets
Van Grunsven Basset Hounds
Switherland
Luna Caprese
The Basset hounds of Bassbarr
Woferlow Basset Hounds
Basset Hound Kennel van Hollandheim
Queen's Hermelin Basset Hounds
Swede Sun's Kennel
Morning Dew Sweepers Kennel
Orvisnik Basset hound Kennel
Klan Sycylijczykow
Geyron's Basset hounds
Olde Fashion Bassets
Van Grunsven Basset Hounds
Switherland
Luna Caprese
The Basset hounds of Bassbarr
Woferlow Basset Hounds
Basset Hound Kennel van Hollandheim
Queen's Hermelin Basset Hounds
Swede Sun's Kennel
Rezihegyi Vig Domper
Bohemia Horrido
Nhabira Basset Hound Kennel
Earlingford Bassets Australia
Prdlavka Basset Hound Kennel
Absinthe Basset Hounds
Beauchasseur Kennels
Lady Barnett's
Kennel Heinaaron
New Down Bassets
Gloomy Clown Kennel
Olea Bull's
A Story With A Tail
Garras Silenciosos Kennel
Bassets Bohemia Gorgony
Bohemia Horrido
Nhabira Basset Hound Kennel
Earlingford Bassets Australia
Prdlavka Basset Hound Kennel
Absinthe Basset Hounds
Beauchasseur Kennels
Lady Barnett's
Kennel Heinaaron
New Down Bassets
Gloomy Clown Kennel
Olea Bull's
A Story With A Tail
Garras Silenciosos Kennel
Bassets Bohemia Gorgony
Quantas Napoca Kennel
Golpair Kennel
de Wila Damar Kennel
Nagyhegyi Pajkos Basset Hound Kennel
Basset Hound La Pincalonga
Turguesa Playa
Golpair Kennel
de Wila Damar Kennel
Nagyhegyi Pajkos Basset Hound Kennel
Basset Hound La Pincalonga
Turguesa Playa
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