How many good and beautiful breeds in which you are lost when choosing a pet. But there are some that can not be compared with anyone. Looking at the Basset Hound breed, it may seem that you do not choose a dog, but it's you. She does not want to like you at first sight, because such a quantity of charm and aesthetics you will not find in any breed. The combination of the most melancholic features, touching all without exception - this is the main asset of the basset.
You might think that the dogs of this breed are not very mobile, boring, overly calm and not very mobile, but their character Basset Hound will show you from a completely different angle, which will undoubtedly surprise you. This kind dog in the best manner of education and full of dignity will never scandal over your rules, but will so subtly offer you his point of view and views on life that you will not feel like accepting all his attitudes.
Of course, the Hound puppies are cute puppies and there is no desire to punish them for their pranks. But upbringing should be education and raise your pet you need with strict consistency of your actions and patient perseverance otherwise your mentee will act on your nerves for the rest of your life, doing everything that comes to him in a lop-eared head.
Origin of the breed, species and standards
Translation from the French of this breed sounds like a low hound dog. And, indeed, a sad-eyed hunting dog is able to get a rabbit, a raccoon and other small game. Modern time does not provide extensive opportunities for such "sports walks" but the call of ancestors, from time to time, wakes up, igniting in sad eyes the will to freedom and victory. Your quiet doggie can easily "start" from the edge of the forest in an unknown direction, smelling an important message through the air with a black nose.
Basset Hound breed standards, according to which the animal can be distinguished:
- up to 38 cm at the withers;
- solid bones;
- short paws;
- long body;
- excess skin, creating the effect of accordion on the paws, muzzle and neck;
- short dense wool of tricolor color (black and white and brown) or red and white;
- large hanging ears, sad look.
Where can I buy?
Review information about the nurseries of your city to make sure there is no sale of bassets in places you can really trust. If the fears are confirmed and in your city the breed is rare, then use the Internet.
Best before buying, visit the exhibition, which involved a breed of dog Basset Hound to get to know her better, learn interesting facts from breeders and understand finally that your future life without this sweet crumbs is simply meaningless.
Pet care
And so, your friend is already with you on one square meter and you are happy. What's next?
We get used to living together. Hygienic care for basset hound will not give you much trouble. To wash the dog is recommended no more than twice a month, brush with a dense brush and look behind the ears for the presence of diseases and infections, rubbing with a special solution. From time to time the basset needs a "run".
And, perhaps, the most important factor is dog food.
How to feed?
Food from your table will not suit the basset, especially if you are going to show it to people at exhibitions and acquire beautiful offspring. Consult a veterinarian who watches your animal and he will pick up vitamins and special foods for sensitive stomachs of the basset so that your dog will grow up beautiful, healthy and will rejoice you with his sense of humor for many years.