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Basset Hound

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The Basset Hound At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
France 
Life Expectancy
11 - 13 yrs 
Height Range
13 - 15 in 
Weight Range
40 - 60 lbs 
Colors
Tricolor or lemon & white 
Trainability
Not known for obedience; their strength is their keen nose 
With Children
Very good, although not too active 
With Animals
Generally good 
Climate
Variable; adapt well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Either 
Exercise Reqd
Short daily walks 
Grooming Reqd
Easy to care for 
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She could be a show girl.
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Biggy Boy
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Beautiful Baby
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There is something so cute about them with their big sad eyes and droopy ears!
- Posted by Kellie from Charlotte NC
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Basset Hound Information

Basset Hound Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Basset Hound breeders:

CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA
Thrombopatha Platelet Aggregation Study
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)

Basset Hound Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Basset Hound:

Achondroplasia
Acute moist dermatitis
Addisons Disease
Addisons disease (hypoadrenocorticism)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Behavioral Abnormalities
Bloat
Canine Hyperlipidemia
Cherry Eye (Eversion of nictitating membrane)
Combined immunodeficiency
Cryptorchidism
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Ectropion
Entropion
Eosinophilic Panosteitis
Epilepsy
Gastric Torsion
Glaucoma
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hemophilia - Factor VII Deficiency
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Inguinal Hernia
Intussusception
Lens Luxation
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Patellar Luxation
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Platelet Disorders
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Selective Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Deficiency
Selective Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Deficiency
Third Cervical Vertebra Anomaly
Thrombocytopathy
Umbilical Hernia
von Willebrands Disease