QUESTION: should i neuter my basset dog
Anonymous - 5/21/2012 4:37:56 PM
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QUESTION: what is the life expectancy of a basset hound?
Anonymous - 4/30/2012 9:05:27 PM
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Anonymous - 5/8/2012 10:11:31 PM
QUESTION: My 10 yr old female bassett has begun using the porch for her bathroom instead of the grass. What is making her do this change in behavior.
Anonymous - 4/18/2012 9:15:55 PM
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QUESTION: will a basset hound dog make a good servive animal for my autistic child?
Anonymous - 4/11/2012 4:52:52 PM
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I have 2 basset hounds and they are very gentle and sweet, but are extremely stubborn and training was slow and difficult. Bassets will do anything for treats but without a constant treat, they probably won't. If they catch scent of something, they will leave you and pursue the scent rather than listening to return. For a just a pet and companionship, absolutely. Work and service, not so much.
Anonymous - 4/13/2012 8:15:07 AM
QUESTION: My grandmother was given a basset hound that she will most likely need to get rid of. My concern is that her hind legs seem to be hurt in a way. She limps with her left but shows no signs of agrivation or pain. While her left seems to support her it makes her limp. Please tell me if something is wrong.
Anonymous - 4/8/2012 8:26:08 PM
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I have had two bassetts with this problem. The 3 yr old basset I have now takes glucosamine and fish oil (rec. by my vet) daily. He has bad joints but this combination daily has helped and you'd never know anything is wrong.
Anonymous - 5/7/2012 4:14:25 PM
QUESTION: why do basset hounds sleep so much?
Anonymous - 3/14/2012 10:37:55 AM
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QUESTION: what dog goes well with basset hounds?
Anonymous - 3/2/2012 1:44:31 PM
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QUESTION: I have a 2 year old basset female who is a sweetheart and would be absolutely perfect if she just didn't 1) Eat poop and 2) Get the idea of doing her business outside. I've crated her and put her on a schedule and it just doesn't seem to work. The poop eating is disgusting. How can I break her of this habit? Do you have any tips for potty training that I can use? I don't want to have to keep her in the crate all day long.
Anonymous - 2/27/2012 1:14:43 PM
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Try another kind of food . Your basset is lacking something in her diet! My bassets did the same thing, we changed their food and it made things better!!
Anonymous - 4/17/2012 6:43:49 PM
Mine both eat poop too. The only way to really stop it is to be there to pick it up right after they go, so they don't get a chance to eat it. I've tried the pills, pineapple, everything. Nothing works except the quick pick up!
Anonymous - 4/13/2012 8:16:38 AM
QUESTION: My bassett hound is a 3 yr old male. He's generally a very good dog. But he tends to play aggressively with my 8 year old even when my son doesn't want to play. The dog will go up and bite at him. Is there a good way to break him of this habit? I'm worried he'll get carried away.
Anonymous - 1/11/2012 1:19:25 PM
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You have to firmly, directly, down to your Basset's level with a firm, stern NO and really act upset with your dog. Immediately, remove him from all people contact, leave him along in a cage and after he is in there for 30 minutes, take him out and play with him in your friend voice. It may take 2-3 times for your Basset because they are stubborn but you will get thru to him! You just need to establish yourself and the Alpha corrector of bad behavior
Anonymous - 5/6/2012 11:30:31 PM
QUESTION: I have a 9 month old basset hound. He has recently started shaking a lot and has stopped eating now. He acts lazy all the time and has no energy. Do you know what could be wrong?
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 9:25:03 PM
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Sounds like your basset hound might be diabetic - take to the vet
Anonymous - 4/7/2012 11:12:10 PM
QUESTION: My 1 yr. old male basset pup came into contact with his first female in heat and ever since he has been constantly whining and has stopped eating. What can I do and how long can I expect it to last?
Anonymous - 12/17/2011 9:04:40 AM
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QUESTION: Our family has a wonderful male basset, hes about 7yrs but lately we have noticed his eyes have "glazed" over and turned a greyish color - do you think he's going blind or is this normal?
Anonymous - 11/30/2011 2:15:46 PM
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Sounds like cataracts. See the vet, it could end up being glaucoma. My Basset hound's glaucoma turned out to be advanced melanoma cancer, so I would see a vet asap.
Anonymous - 12/7/2011 3:41:07 AM
QUESTION: Do basset hounds need to be groomed? If so, how often and what needs to be done?
Anonymous - 11/13/2011 11:45:51 AM
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Yes basset hound's need to be groomed. We groom our basset hound once a week and take him in for a bath and nails like every two weeks.
Anonymous - 12/25/2011 3:04:54 PM
QUESTION: I wanted to know if when a bassett female goes into heat, does she get temperamental? I have a nine month old that is in heat but she is refusing to eat and gets in her moods of sadness and after a while she is normal. Is that common with bassetts?
Anonymous - 11/5/2011 6:40:00 PM
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my hound just wanted to bolt out the front door ,had to put child gate up ,she did eat but not as much,had her spayed arfter the 3 months ,thank god i wont go through that again
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 2:41:45 PM
QUESTION: i have a 6 month old blue basset whose weight is 14 lbs. he gets fed 3 times a day about a 1 1/2 cup each time. vet said to up him slowly to 2cups 3 times a day. he has always been scrawny since a puppy. my question is this... is there ANYTHING we can add to help get weight on him like hamburger or chicken? he is healthy minus the weight..no worms,parasites, or anything. he CHEWS on everything and eats everything minus his toys (he wont touch them). he is on puppy food mixed with wet food. and i just cant see paying for science diet (i have compared ingredients n they are for the most part the same). he is very active with my other 2 dogs. but any suggestions for weight gain would be great.. atleast until he is outta the puppy stage!!! thanks in advance!
Anonymous - 9/22/2011 3:36:58 PM
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Check your bassetts food for vitamin K if it has that look for something else. Vitamian k is put in the food to cover-up bad stuff that is put in the food.
Anonymous - 4/17/2012 6:52:42 PM
Our basset hound was the runt of the litter and we had trouble feeding her at first because she wasn't used to eating much. After we got her home, we started her on Science Diet and it was worth the money because now she is at a healthy weight and is steadily growing. I would discourage feeding wet food because is causes dental problems later and the dog might refuse to eat dry food. I know you don't want to pay for the Science Diet, but it my case it was well worth the money!
Anonymous - 2/27/2012 5:32:15 PM
Baby rice ceral and milk your young Basset needs a higher fat diet and less exercise. Adult dog foods have higher minerals and may have lower fats, feeding him people food could cause unpleasant side effects such and gas and messy clean ups, higher fats content is what will fatten him up.
Anonymous - 2/22/2012 9:57:35 PM
a good dry food like sciencs plan ,dont forget his health starts from what you put in him ,not the out side of him ,the cheap brands may not have the quality.untill he is a year old he should not go out for walks he has the other dogs to play with, he will grow while he is sleeping so try and keep him rested
Anonymous - 1/25/2012 2:57:25 PM
Hi, when my puppy came to me he was awfully skinny he was 7 pound at 12 weeks, he is now just over 4 months and 28pounds a nice and healthy weight for him. I feed him a third of wet and 3 hand fulls of dry james welbeloved puppy biscuit. Is his asking for food a lot i know my basset will eat all day if he could. If you are still training him reward him with a high protein treat you can get treats that are 100% chicken and things. Bassets also LOVE CHEESE, so even rewarding him with a small cube of cheese will hopefully put on the weight. People can be scared to over feed bassets because they are notorious for obesity. But in your case do not worry if he is quite active he will remain healthy and when he is back to a healthy weight then you can slowly lower quantities in time.
I use Forthglade Puppy Meat, and james wellbeloved puppy dry food.
Hope this helps
Anonymous - 1/11/2012 5:10:00 AM
Just feed him dry food it has more protein, also it sounds like he was the runt of the litter.
Anonymous - 11/14/2011 5:22:16 PM
i have an 8 year old basset who eats once a day and is under weight as well but becasue of that he has only been to the vet for shots. bassetts have an issue with their hips so the less they weigh the better off they are dont worrry about packing the pounds on it'll only hurt him down the road
Anonymous - 11/3/2011 3:20:28 PM
QUESTION: When should I stop breeding my basset
Anonymous - 8/30/2011 11:16:46 PM
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If you want to stop breeding your bassett then its up to you but if there is something wrong then maybe its time to stop
Anonymous - 12/25/2011 3:07:05 PM
QUESTION: My Bassett has come up with bumps all over her head and ears - we took her to the vets and they gave antibotics but doesnt appear to be working - does anyone have any ideas what this maybe is or any similar stories?
Anonymous - 7/28/2011 7:59:16 AM
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We have the best bassett and she is 11yrs old. She gets bumps different places on her body. I took her to the vet and he said she had clogged pores and he shaved alittle spot and poked it and puss came out like a pimple. We have to take her in reg. and have this done otherwise they will continue to grow and then we'll have to have surgery to remove them like one that she had on her leg. It got so large it would scrape the ground when she walked and then bleed. We thought it was cancer. Now I have them removed much sooner. We feel your pain!
Anonymous - 11/18/2011 11:43:31 AM
My basset has them all over her back end on her back. The vet told us its puss pockets, I think its more then that though. She had one removed and it was not cancer so I am not sure what to think. My dog is 11 years old.
Anonymous - 9/7/2011 3:15:42 PM
My dog is not a Bassett Hound but a Great Pyrenees, the vet told us that the bumps on her hears were fly bites
Anonymous - 7/28/2011 1:02:27 PM
QUESTION: I have a basset hound that needs nail care. Can you tell me something about the basset hound claws?
Anonymous - 7/4/2011 1:24:02 PM
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Basset hounds are super hard and because the dont run around alot like other dogs they dog wear down so u should take them to the vet for trims
Anonymous - 7/7/2011 6:19:53 PM
QUESTION: Is it easy for basset hounds to have puppies?
Anonymous - 6/24/2011 4:24:05 PM
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my basset hound just had her first litter of puppies a week and a half ago and thankfully every thing went very well... all puppies are healthy and growing like weeds :-) she did amazing but I was right there incase anything went wrong and had spoken to the vet for advice.
Anonymous - 4/11/2012 8:35:26 PM
Sometimes basset hounds do not have any issues however it is best to keep an eye on your female when she goes into labor. I almost lost 2 puppies because they were not breathing when they came out. The older the mother the easier it is on them and the better they are at doing their motherly duties!
Anonymous - 6/30/2011 8:30:19 PM
QUESTION: I just got a Basset hound/ yellow lab mix And We have to keep her on the deck because our kittens don't like her, so is it better to keep her on the deck until the kittens go down stairs or just bring her in?
Anonymous - 6/21/2011 7:01:37 AM
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you sould keep them apart until the kittens are a little bigger
Anonymous - 7/7/2011 6:20:28 PM
QUESTION: i have a 6 year old bassett hound he was a rescue dog he was said to be great with kids and other dogs he was ok the first 3 days but now he growls when ever our dog or 6 year old gets near him this only happens when he is laying down other wise he is fine with them idont want to give him
Anonymous - 6/7/2011 11:48:21 AM
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just let your bassett hound know that its not ok to do that - make sure he knows what he did wrong and watch the kids. If they are poking at him when your not looking the growl could be a "im old and tired so leave me alone".
Anonymous - 7/31/2011 7:06:09 PM
QUESTION: I recently bought a male basset hound puppy. And nothing makes him happy. He chews on everything, I have bought him several toys but he gets bored with them. he also whines at everything. he wants in my lap but when I pick him up all he does is whine and chew on me..and potty training is another issue..I take him out after eating and drinking. He does his business and then within 5 minutes he is leaving a quater size spot on the floor. I have had him for a month and I am about at my wits end..Can anyone tell me what this puppy wants
Anonymous - 6/5/2011 9:21:15 PM
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You gotta remember one thing bout bassetts....they do what they want for them....they dnt do things to please you....its all about them....our bassett was doing the same thing when potty training...just be patient give him a treat after he comes in...our bassett is 4 now an still wimpers around
Anonymous - 1/9/2012 10:00:11 PM
Thank you all so much for the advice... I finally had to put the fence up like one person suggested.... Our basset hound is going next week to get Neutered.. and human contact was not enough for my little fellow.. So, I acquired a rescued Boxer and now aside from sheer chaos in my house.. :) but happiness... My basset is very happy... Now we are working on his stubborness... but like with babies it is one step at a time...
Anonymous - 11/29/2011 3:06:51 PM
Bradley (4 mths)was brought to my farm to be with other rescued beagles and bassets ....... and he came with continuous potty issues in the house and truck. After neutering he was a changed puppy! He has learned to use the dogs doors. The only thing he chews on is either my boxer/hound's hind leg or the ears of my daughters Cavalier King Charles! Having said that, today he peed in the vet tech's pocket when the the vet took his stitches out, then promptly peed on the floor. It's a personal issue obviously, as he has been fine after that.
Can your puppy get outside to 'self exercise' in the yard? Human interaction rather than being left to their own devices with a toy. So NEUTURE/SPAY, DOG DOORS, HUMAN INTERACTION, A YARD TO EXPLORE (completely fenced in) seems to work well with all my hounds.
Anonymous - 11/1/2011 3:50:19 PM
I have a two year old male basset and when he was a baby I had to rock him three times a day for his naps. It is not just about being with you they have to have contact with your body. Treat him like you would a human baby. When he comes to you crying wrap him in a blanket and give him a rocking till he falls asleep. As for the potty training. Take him out every hour for the first week. I even got up twice a night to wake him and take him out for the first week. Put him on a training schedule as he gets older he will stick to that schedule himself. Use a signal word as he is doing his business outside. Repeat over and over again until he recognizes the word with what he is doing. I used POTTY POTTY over and over again. My basset now goes on command. He also never has an accident in the house.
Anonymous - 9/10/2011 9:16:39 AM
Its all about time and showing your bassett hound the outside people. My woody took 13 months and alot of no!!!!'s and bad dogs!!! but in the end it was him that had to decide. Hey dad I got to go outside now now now !!!! and he knocks on the back door when he wants in.
Anonymous - 7/31/2011 7:12:30 PM
i have two four month basset hounds boxer mixesand they do just fine but the chewing is still a problum but they are great dogs
Anonymous - 7/7/2011 6:18:21 PM
I believe it's just the breed itself. I have an 8 month old basset hound and he also does all of those things. But he is very loving and has become part of the family. So far the only thing that has helped was getting two new german shephard/husky puppies. They seem to be the ones teaching him. It's hard but it's worth it.
Anonymous - 6/13/2011 10:16:56 AM
My basset hound, the more often she is walked and able to smell places other than the house/backyard, the more at ease she is. Walks don't have to be long, but just the stimulation from getting out for ten minutes 3-4 times a day can be enough to avoid the boredom and adverse behaviors (i.e. chewing). It is worth it in the end, I love my companion, and I get a little extra exercise too.
Anonymous - 6/9/2011 12:42:22 AM
He is a puppy....they pee all the time. I have a male basset and he is about 6 months old. I had the hardest trouble potty training him also. I couldnt take it any more so i left him outside most of the day and now when he is in he goes to the back door when he needs to go. As for the whining and barking that is just the breed, im afraid that wont go away. The chewing is also a puppy phase mine has chewed about three pairs of flip flops and the cord to my printer. They are stubborn dogs and require serious training. But if you hang in there you will have a WONDERFUL pet when he gets out of the puppy phase
Anonymous - 6/7/2011 9:41:43 AM
QUESTION: We live in south texas....and it gets pretty stinking hott here. Could bassets get over heated easily...or are they a breed that can handle being outside most of the day and the heat?
Anonymous - 6/3/2011 6:32:46 PM
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I would suggest getting your basset a doghouse so it has a place to rest and cool down if it ever gets too hot. I'm not sure if they can handle lots of heat though so this is more of a precaution just in case.
Anonymous - 6/12/2011 4:09:17 PM
QUESTION: I have a Basset Hound litter coming in two weeks is there a shot you have to give the mother to keep puppies ?
Anonymous - 5/27/2011 7:49:07 AM
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QUESTION: My son adopted a basset about a month ago, and I was wondering how you can stop it from eating anything it sees outside.
Anonymous - 5/24/2011 9:29:13 PM
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You can't stop it All you can do is vaccum often!
Anonymous - 6/21/2011 7:03:45 AM
you cant, basset hounds are just like that
Anonymous - 5/26/2011 2:51:37 PM
QUESTION: I bought a basset hound not sure if full blooded owner said she was she looks just like a basset red/white the only thing is she has high knuckles and med length ears not really long like i've seen in pics just curious if anyone can help determine this?
Anonymous - 4/26/2011 2:58:37 PM
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how young is your basset hound? their ears get longer as they age.
Anonymous - 8/13/2011 12:20:30 AM
My basset and many others are also like this. They are shorter, trimmer, and lack some of the deep, sagging wrinkles and have slightly shorter ears. Sometimes even pure bread dogs don't manifest traits that their breed in known for.
Anonymous - 5/20/2011 12:12:39 AM
A true full blooded Basset has a unique "bump" at the crown of their head kind of between the ears on the back of their heads. Other than that you can get a genetics test done for cheap.
Anonymous - 5/7/2011 9:33:26 PM
QUESTION: My 11 month old beagle, my 11 month street dog and my 11 month basset hound are always having a howling contest - why is that?
Anonymous - 4/19/2011 1:41:31 PM
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They're all very social and basset hounds are especially known for their vocal personalities. They love to hear their own howls and enjoy hearing them echoed by their pack members. There are all sorts of evolutionary reasons for this behavior, and from my own experience with the same and similar breeds, it's just plain fun to have howling contests.
Anonymous - 5/20/2011 8:40:11 PM
QUESTION: My Basset Hound is 11months -1 year old female-she has been with our family for 10mo. She has behaviors that concern me. From the beginning she, like all dogs, loves to go out for a walk. To this day however, if we pass within 20 ft of a trash dumpster she locks her legs and wont budge. I know what this might indicate and avoid it. My current concern is her chewing, digging at, and pulling up carpet in the house. My daughter and I hope there is a tangible reason and answer to this problem. My wife is not so sympathetic. It crossed my mind that at her age, not having been spayed is this conceivable or is it purely a behavior problem? Any input is welcome. Oh yeah the vet said she 75% basset hound. please help!
Anonymous - 4/8/2011 1:49:36 AM
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My Basset's age 4 months and 12 years (both rescued recently) do not dig, my beagles DIG! The only time any digging action is performed is when they are 'fluffing' up their beds. All my rescued Beagles and Bassets, apart from the 12 yr old are spayed/neutured. I had issues with everyone of them before that. My 4 mth old Basset, Bradley, has no chewing issues at all, unless it's with my boxer/hounds hind leg or my daughter's King Charles Spaniel's ears. I strongly believe in dog doors, well fenced hound proofed yard, human interaction and loads of patience and TLC! Bradley's nickname is slug!!!!! They really aren't into the active lifestyle, but love to roam the fence perimeter of their 'property'.
Anonymous - 11/1/2011 3:58:33 PM
Basset Hounds normally are not chewers. I have had several and none of them chewed even toys. Does the vet think she may need to add something to her diet? I would try soup bones to start. Many grocery stores sell them.
Anonymous - 4/23/2011 9:11:32 AM
Hi, I have a little Chi/Welsh Corgi who had the same behavior. He grew out of it and now dosen't do it. If there was a seam in the carpet, he would find it! He was 1year old when I got him and spent most of his life in a crate. Just to let you know.
Anonymous - 4/9/2011 2:45:51 PM
QUESTION: How much sould my 1 year old female Basset Hound weigh? She is 30 lb and she is almost 1 year. Is that a good weight?
Anonymous - 4/7/2011 5:06:18 PM
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My 4 month old Basset got weighed today and is 32.5lbs. His Dad is over 70lbs and mum is over 55lbs.... guess I'm going to have a big boy!
Anonymous - 11/1/2011 4:02:36 PM
I have a large basset, he is 70 lbs and a year and a half. But he is also taller than the typical basset. All lines have different builds as long as she isnt overweight 30 may be a good weight.
Anonymous - 10/16/2011 1:23:25 AM
My basset is 31 LBS and he is only 4 months old...his father is 65 LBS and his mother is 55, so I figure mine is going to be in the same weight range. If your dog looks healthy and you cant see his ribs then you're probably fine. Just watch him to make sure he is eating enough! Good luck!
Anonymous - 6/22/2011 3:25:57 PM
WELL MY BASSET IS 1YR AND 3 MONTHS OLD AND HER WT. IS 53 LBS. OUR VET SAID SHE IS A GOOD WT. BUT SHE DON'T WANT TO SEE HER MUCH HEAVIER. MY DOG EATS 2 TIMES A DAY APPROV. 1 CUP EACH TIME.
Anonymous - 5/20/2011 9:33:06 PM
It can be hard to tell without knowing your Basset Hound's present dimensions and the rough size of her parents. The size of the parents can be a good way of estimating the pups adult size. 30 pounds for a 12 month old Basset sounds fine. My female was roughly that weight at that age. Now, at 3 years old, she has reached 42 and we don't expect any further growth.
Anonymous - 5/20/2011 8:32:53 PM
QUESTION: My Basset Hound nips and bites you and jumps on you. How do I train her?
Anonymous - 4/5/2011 7:56:53 PM
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I don't know if that will help the jumping or not. But I do know that when your basset hound bites, do say ow and stop but DON'T punish her by putting her in a crate. With basset hounds, punishment does not go over well. They love praise. So give her treats when she does get down or when she does something right.
Anonymous - 6/22/2011 11:08:47 AM
When your Basset Hound dog jumps up place your toes on his/her hind foot and press down. The dog will get down. Keep going this and say DOWN each time. The jumping will stop soon. Teach children to use one word, DOWN when the dog jumps up. Always use one word commands. With the biting yell in pain when the dog bites and say -STOP and put him/her in a crate for time-out, about 20 minutes.
Anonymous - 4/23/2011 9:19:45 AM