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Breed information
Length range : 66-89 cm
Height range : 28-38cm
Weight range : 20-29kg
Coat : short|smooth|tight|flat
Life expectancy years : 9-12
Colors: tan and white|tan , white , black|tricolor|red and white|any recognized hound color.
Activitity Level : Moderate
Origin: France|Belgium|England
Similar Breeds : Bloodhound|Beagle|American Foxhound|St. Hubert’s Hound
History
The breed traces to France where low-slung heavy-bodied hounds were used to trail rabbits and hares. The word bas means low in French. Short bowlegged French hunting dogs were refined in England in the 1800s and the breed later became widely kept as a companion in the United States.
Temperament
friendly|easygoing|gentle|affectionate|sociable|stubborn|intelligent|scent-driven|persistent
Personality
charming|loyal|stubborn|friendly|easygoing|people oriented|gentle|affectionate|fairly smart
Needs
daily walk|regular ear cleaning|weight control|companionship|weekly brushing|skin fold care|dental care|safe confinement because of hunting urge
Social Needs
people oriented|good with children|good with other dogs and pets|pack-oriented|happiest with family around|may become nuisance barker or digger if left alone
Grooming
brush once or twice weekly|short easy-care coat|regular ear inspection and cleaning|daily skin fold wiping|monthly bathing as needed|daily tooth brushing recommended
Nutrition
balanced calorie-conscious diet|measure portions carefully|avoid obesity|large-breed puppy diet may help avoid overly rapid growth in puppies|avoid excess treats
Breed Standard
Hound breed with considerable substance , long and deep body , short strong forelegs , long low-set ears , loose skin with slight wrinkling , rectangular outline , and short tight coat
Did you know?
The name Basset comes from the French word for low. Their ears are famous enough to have set records for length and their nose is often described as second only to the Bloodhound.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Ear Infections, Intervertebral Disk Disease, Eye diseases including glaucoma and ectropion, Gastric dilatation and volvulus, Skin fold dermatitis and atopic dermatitis
Symptoms
Ear Infections
1. head shaking and ear scratching may occur
2. brown waxy or purulent discharge , foul odour , swelling and pain may develop
Intervertebral Disk Disease
1. pain , reluctance to jump or climb stairs , hunched back and trembling may occur
2. weak legs , knuckling , paralysis and loss of bladder control may develop
Eye diseases including glaucoma and ectropion
1. redness , discharge , conjunctival exposure and dry irritated eyes may occur
2. glaucoma may cause pain , cloudy eye , vision loss or blindness
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
1. non-productive retching , distended abdomen , restlessness and drooling may occur
2. weakness , shock and collapse may develop rapidly
Skin fold dermatitis and atopic dermatitis
1. persistent itching , licking , chewing , reddened skin and hair loss may occur
2. moist malodorous folds , secondary yeast or bacterial infection and recurrent ear problems may develop
Onset of symptoms
Ear Infections
1. onset may begin in puppyhood and may be acute or chronic recurrent
Probability Of Onset:
1. the breed may have a markedly increased risk
2. one breed summary reports a 5.87-fold increased risk of otitis externa compared with mixed breeds
Intervertebral Disk Disease
1. chondrodystrophic disk degeneration may begin between 2 months and 2 years of age
2. breed-specific reports indicate disc extrusion may occur at an older average age around 7.3 years in Basset Hounds
Probability Of Onset:
1. risk is increased because the breed is chondrodystrophic with a long back and short legs
2. this is described as high risk
Eye diseases including glaucoma and ectropion
1. ectropion may be present from a young age due to conformation
2. cherry eye may first appear under 1 to 2 years of age
3. glaucoma may present later and increase with age , with average presentation around 6.33 years in one cited breed summary
Probability Of Onset:
1. eye disease risk is increased in the breed
2. glaucoma prevalence was reported up to 5.44 percent in one North American analysis and pectinate ligament dysplasia affected 38.4 percent of studied Basset Hounds
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
1. diagnosis may first occur on average around 5 years and can occur suddenly
Probability Of Onset:
1. the breed is consistently described as high risk
2. prevalence was reported at 4.6 percent in one UK study and relative risk may be markedly above average
Skin fold dermatitis and atopic dermatitis
1. atopic signs often may begin between 1 and 3 years of age
2. primary seborrhoea signs may appear early and progress with age
Probability Of Onset:
1. skin fold dermatitis risk is high due to folds and loose skin
2. one source reports odds ratio 10.70 for skin fold dermatitis and atopy risk more than twice average
Reasons
Ear Infections
1. this is mainly a conformation , moisture , ventilation problem rather than a direct chemical deficiency
Eye diseases including glaucoma and ectropion:
1. these are structural or fluid-drainage disorders and not described as chemical deficiency states
Intervertebral Disk Disease
1. this is linked to chondrodystrophy and degenerative disc change rather than a daily chemical lack
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
1. this is a mechanical emergency and not a chemical deficiency
Skin fold dermatitis and atopic dermatitis
- 1. the content suggests the skin barrier may have impaired ceramides and essential fatty acids causing reduced barrier protection
Ear Infections:
- 1. otoscopic examination , ear cytology and culture may help identify causes
2. regular cleaning , drying , hair removal for ventilation and topical or oral treatment may be helpful
3. surgical salvage procedures are not recommended unless chronic end-stage disease persists after appropriate medical care
Intervertebral Disk Disease:
- 1. neurologic examination and CT , MRI or myelography may help assess the lesion
2. strict confinement , pain control and muscle relaxants may help mild cases
3. acute progressive severe compressive disease may be best managed with surgery
Eye diseases including glaucoma and ectropion:
- 1. complete ophthalmic examination and gonioscopy may be needed
2. lubricating care or corrective surgery may help ectropion
3. glaucoma may need lifelong pressure-lowering management and emergency care when acute
Gastric dilatation and volvulus:
- 1. this is a severe emergency and immediate stabilization and surgery may be required
2. prophylactic gastropexy can,might be considered in high-risk dogs
3. delaying treatment is not recommended
Skin fold dermatitis and atopic dermatitis:
- 1. daily cleaning and drying of folds may help
2. bathing , allergen reduction , anti-itch medications and allergen-specific immunotherapy may be helpful for atopy. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Ear Infections :
- 1. omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful if allergy-related inflammation contributes
Intervertebral Disk Disease
- 1. glucosamine and chondroitin can,might be helpful for general cartilage support
2. omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for inflammatory support
Eye diseases including glaucoma and ectropion
- 1. antioxidant eye supplements with lutein or zeaxanthin can,might be helpful for general eye support but may not prevent structural disease
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
- 1. no supplement is supported in the provided text for prevention or treatment
Skin fold dermatitis and atopic dermatitis
- 1. omega-3 fatty acids can,might be helpful for skin barrier and anti-inflammatory support
2. probiotics can,might be helpful for immune and gut support
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