19 Amazing Facts About Basset Hounds You Might Not Know

Excessive running and high-impact activity should be avoided. If your Basset Hound has good recall, off-leash walking or playing at the park is ideal. The majority of Basset Hounds aren't good off-leash. This is because they are a hound dogs and if they get the scent of something the chase is on.

Basset Hounds are scent dogs that were bred for hunting rodents. They are social dogs that can develop separation anxiety. They are incredibly loyal and devoted to their owners, so separation anxiety and depression can develop in them if they are not given proper time and attention.

Ear infections are itchy, smelly, and painful, and your dog's chewing of his ears might be his attempt to find relief from the irritating condition. Ear infections generally are also accompanied by head shaking in an effort to rid your dog's ears of any fluid or bacteria that is causing him discomfort.