Mary Allen
#4 Is a Basset Hound a good dog?
The basset hound is a friendly, easygoing dog. Originally hunting in packs, they tend to be good with other dogs and other pets in general. Bassets are people-oriented and get along well with children. Fairly smart dogs, bassets are not easy to train as they are somewhat stubborn.
#5 Do basset Hounds have problems?
Basset Hounds can be prone to glaucoma, thrombopathia, and bloat. All breeds have particular health tendencies, and the major ones for Bassets include glaucoma, some blood disorders including thrombopathia, and bloat.
#6 As a pack dog, the basset hound absolutely needs close contact with its pack members.
Left alone, it quickly makes itself (and its owners) unpopular with its sonorous ringing. An advantage of the basset, however, is its great composure when dealing with conspecifics. Rarely will he seek arguments with other dogs.