Basset Hound, also known as the French Basset Hound, originated in France. The Basset Hound is an ancient and noble hunting dog breed. It is of French origin and developed in England centuries later. Originally in France and Belgium, Basset Hounds were mainly used to track domestic animals, hares, deer, and any other prey that could be tracked by footsteps.

Chinese name: Basset Hound

English name: Basset Hound

Alternative name: French Basset Hound

Weight: about 20 kg

Life: about 12 years

Origin: France

Character: Gentle, obedient, Although slow, but very clever.

Use: The dog used to be a good hunter of hares, foxes, quails and various other wild animals, and in the 21st century it is mostly known around the world as a companion dog.

Coat Quality and Coat Color: Hard to the touch, dense and smooth short hair. The coat color is black, tan, and white collar.

Basket hounds have a special head, large dark brown eyes, docile, intelligent, loyal to their owners, and have a keen sense of smell, second only to Bloodhound, the best of breed dogs.

Characteristics:

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BASSET HOUND's personality is suitable for keeping in an apartment, it is a loyal family member, so it is very It is easy to get along with any member of the family and get along well. It can also be used for hunting, tracking, obedience, and more. It's not a lot of exercise and it's very easy to train. Its only downside is that it sometimes makes some very low growl, especially when left alone at home.

basset hounds are fat because He's always been fascinated by food, especially those lazy basset hounds, and they're especially good at taking advantage of your fondness for him, if your Dog If you always ask for food and you give it to him, this bad habit has been formed invisibly over time, and it will soon be made him obese.

So you should pay attention to the following things when feeding Basset Hounds:

1. Use food prepared by regular manufacturers.

2. Do not feed spoiled or stale food.

3. Always have a bowl of water ready.

4. Do not feed Basset Hounds those high-protein cat foods.

5. Keep Basset Hound food at room temperature and do not give them food that has just been taken out of the refrigerator.

6. Dispose of unfinished canned food or food that has become soggy. Don't pity the small money, otherwise if it gets sick from eating stale food, it will be even worse. shit.

7. Throw away the leftover dry food every night, don't keep it in the Basset Hound's food bowl, it is easy to attract bacteria and bugs.

8. Keep an eye on your Basset Hound's weight and don't let it get too fat.

9. Do not feed Basset Hounds with hard, sharp bones such as pork bones.

10. If your Basset Hound doesn't eat for 24 hours, he's obviously sick and needs to see a veterinarian immediately.

11. Feeding in the same pot: Several Basset Hounds in the same family may be willing to eat in the same pot, but you'd better feed them in separate pots.

12. Obesity: If your Basset Hound is overweight, you need to increase his activity, feed him less, or ask your veterinarian to feed him a low-calorie diet. To achieve the ideal weight, feed only 60 percent of the standard calories.

It is recommended to feed the dog obesity prescription food and take her out for a walk in the morning and evening. For dogs, it is entirely up to the owner to control their diet, so it is actually very easy for dogs to lose weight.

[head]

head Large and well-proportioned. The length from the back occiput to the muzzle is slightly greater than the width at the brow bone. The appearance of the entire head is medium width. Skull: Slightly arched, with prominent posterior occiput. A broad, flat head is a defect. The distance from the nose to the stop is approximately equal to the distance from the stop to the posterior occiput. The sides are flat and not cheeky (cheeks bulging).

Viewed from the side, the outline of the skull and the outline of the muzzle are straight and parallel to each other, with a moderately clear stop. The skin on the entire head is sagging, and there are defined wrinkles on the eyebrows when the head is down. Dry head and tight skin are faults. Muzzle: Deep, heavy, not slender. Nose: Pigmentation is dark black, pure black is best, wide and open nostrils. A dark liver colored nose commensurate with the color of the head is acceptable but not ideal. Teeth: Large, healthy and straight, with a scissors or pincer bite.

Overbite and or underbite are serious faults. Lips: Pigmentation is dull black and drooping, the front drooping lips are square and extending back, the back lips are loose and drooping. Throat fat: very clear and obvious. Neck: Powerful, of adequate length, moderately arched.

[Forequarters]

Chest: Deep and full, with prominent sternum, well over forelegs.

Shoulders: Shoulders and elbows against the chest, the distance from the lowest point of the chest to the ground should allow him to move freely in different terrain conditions, adult Basketball The distance between the bottom of the chest and the ground is generally no more than 1/3 of the height at the withers. The shoulder blades are sloping back and powerful. Steep shoulder blades, wrong front end, and elbows out are all serious faults.

Forelegs: Short, powerful, with heavy bone and wrinkled skin. Elbows over front legs are disqualified. Feet: Thick, very heavy, with heavy, firm pads. The arches of the feet, all sloping evenly outward, are about the width of the shoulders. The paw below the flank is a serious defect. Toes: Neither tucked together nor open, as wide as the front of the body. Dewclaws can be removed.

[body]

The ribs are long, smooth, and extended back. Ribs are well supported and provide ample room for the heart and lungs. Ribs with flat or raised sides are faults. The topline is straight and level, without any sign of arching or sinking. An arched or collapsed topline is a defect.

[hindquarters]

The hindquarters are well rounded and well arched, roughly as wide as the shoulders. It must never appear slack or have little connection to the depth of the entire body. When he stands firmly, the knees of the hind legs are low, but cannot show a squatting position. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel to each other and the hocks are neither turned in nor out. Cow legs or bow legs are serious defects. Hind paws straight forward. Steep, poorly angled hindquarters are a serious defect. If there are dewclaws, they can be removed.

[tail]

The tail is continuous, positioned on the extension of the spine, but slightly curved, held cheerfully in the manner of a hound.

[body size]

No more than 14 inches at the shoulder. If the height at the shoulder exceeds 15 inches, it is a disqualification.

[GAIT]

The Basset Hound's movements are smooth, powerful and effortless. As a short-legged tracker, it is imperative to keep the nose close to the ground at all times. The correct gait mainly comes from the correct coordination of the front and rear legs. When walking in a straight line, the hind paws and the front paws move in the same straight line, the hocks are moderately bent, and the movement does not appear stiff. The front legs must not be in a paddling, swaying or staggered gait, and the elbows must be close to the body. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are parallel to each other.

[coat]

The coat is hard, smooth, short, and dense enough to work in any climate. The skin is loose and elastic. A coat that is noticeably too long is a disqualification.

[color]

All colors allowed for hunting dogs are acceptable, color and marking distribution are not critical.

[Disqualified]

Over 15 inches at the shoulder. Elbows extend beyond front legs. Distinctly long coat.