Basset Hound information!!!!! 10PTS TO MOST INFORMATIVE ANSWER!!!!!!!!?

Question

ok i need as much basset hound information as possible.

I know about health problems etc but can you answer me questions like this

is it bad to pick up basset hounds when their adults?

the easiest way to potty train them

ho many treats perday

jus stuff like that cos were gettin 1 so

thanx

Answer 1

i do not think its bad to pick up any breed of dog when they are a adult. adults will be mostly trained and there for easier and less stress. although a down side to a adult dog is that it will b very hard to train them to the way you want it will be easier with a puppy!!!!

the easiest way to toilet train a puppy is to put them out straight after food, sleep, play etc that way the puppy will learn. the puppy will still have accidents, it all take time.

good luck

as for treats per day it does tell you that on the back of the packets you buy. most say no more that 4-5 per day!  

Answer 2

Just remeber hounds are bred to hunt ! I have never had a basset but have trained many fox hounds and whatever you do they are born to put their nose to the ground and hunt ! they get to about 6 months and thats it, they are off ! however they are the most lovable adorable dogs so as long as you dont try to stop them doing what nature intended x

Answer 3

WOW.....you need to go back to school, to learn to write a complete sentence  and spell...and punctuate. You  really do need to know how to write a sentence.  And spell simple words like  how (ho)  just(jus)  & what does  cos  mean?  Is that a word?  As for your grammar,  I am sure you have delted this by now,  but be serious....why not educate yourself.  WHY?  You said  "when their adults"   It is when they're adults.....I know you want to be proud of yourself,  go back and learn the basics.  

Go to Ask.com  at the top of your screen  on the right.  Type in  Basset Hounds.....you will get more information than you need.  This is the wrong site to ask the question of.  But you will get what you need  from the  Basset Hound site.

Answer 4

Okay - trying to figure out what you mean has been a challenge to begin with.  Pick up - as in lift off the ground, or 'adopt'?  If the first, if you can pick up upwards of 65 lbs (bigger in most cases) on a regular basis, you are stronger than I am.  Yes, we help ours into the back of the car, the bath, etc. but basically pick up would probably only be bad for you.  Unless of course, having picked him up, you drop him lol.

If you are adopting one, is it bad?  Depends on the individual hound.  If you adopt a vicious anything that would be bad!!   Sorry can't comment on that one.  Be advised by the people you are adopting from is probably the best advice I can give you.

Potty train - loath that expression.  You house-train them (and I don't use the word break either).  Bassets can be difficult to house-train, especially if they've been in a kennel for most of their life.  However, it's not impossible.  If push comes to shove, I'd say none of mine has ever been totally house-trained.  If they need to go, they go.  But factor in that no dog should be left alone for more than 4 hours, and a puppy much less, you should be able to get on top of this one quickly.  We have bought in youngsters usually, but our oldest buy in was a kennel ***** of 7 months when she came to us.  She made two mistakes, and that was it.

Treats per day?  Provided he doesn't put on weight, I'd say no restrictions other than your bank balance eh!   However, it's not a good idea to substitute their feed for treats.  Common sense comes in here.  Treats for a reward.  I give mine a chew stick when they come in from a walk.  And they have biscuits, two, after their meals - by the way, you need to be feeding an adult twice a day.  This is a breed that's at risk of bloat (gastric torsion) and it's best to split their daily feed into two to help prevent this.  I've always done this, but sadly have had four episodes of this.  Two survived, two didn't.  But that's another story.

Please pick up (hah) some books from the library/buy, go online, speak to as many breeders as you can (don't know where you are based but I'd suggest USA?).

Bassets have the reputation of being stubborn.  However, this isn't my take on them.  Yes, if you get off on the wrong side of them, they can dig their heels in, but if you go in on the basis that they train you, you should get on famously.  They are actually pretty smart - they get exactly the life they want normally by giving the impression they are stupid and stubborn.  Bassets can be Obedience trained, so they can't be that stupid, it's all a matter of working out which buttons to push.

Problems - the aforementioned Bloat.  Ears need cleaning regularly (puppies more so than adults).  They need to be watched when jumping, especially re their fronts, as youngsters.  As youngsters they don't need walking until 6 months, after which you can gradually increase the distance.  They have massive bone and they need time for the muscles to develop to support the bone.  No different to a young horse.  And it's worth taking the time to let them develop properly, rather than risk having them on three legs all their life! Backs should not be a problem (unlike Dachsies), contrary to popular belief. Food - two meals a day as adults, good quality plain feed. Stick to one that works as my experience suggests their digestive systems can kick off easily.

Good luck!

Answer 5

hi, I'm a dog trainer by profession. going in order with your questions, i have heard myths about it not being good for them to be picked up as adults(myth ive heard, its bad on there bones and insides being as long as they get). but i think that's just a myth. i recommend on that one to call the vet just to be sure. the easiest way to potty train them is like any other dog, create train. also take him/her out as a puppy about 2 times a hour to start. i recommend going to a pet store like pet smart, they have a "pee post". that's a yellow post you put in the ground that smells like urine. dogs tend to go to the bathroom around the same area, they find it by smell, the post will tell him to go here. as far as how many treats, it depends on the kind(will say on back of package). to be truthful, their is to much info that needs to be typed to answer all of your questions, i would recommend you go to a vet and tell him/her that you are getting that breed and you have questions(such as picking them up, and so on). the vet will be more than happy to answer your questions. as far as the others(such as potty training, create training and so on), i recommend finding a local trainer. as i said there is no way for me to type all i need to to explain. call them or go and talk to them, they will answer your questions. also(particularly for a inexperienced dog owner) training classes would be a very big plus. once you learn from them, you dont have to use them anymore on any other dog. well hope this helps, brad

Answer 6

Having had a basset hound and knowing many others that have them as well, I have to say that basset hounds, in general, have a very stubborn, pig-headed personality. On the flip side, they are generally a very sweet, loving breed of dog.

I'm not sure I can really comment on picking up an adult basset hound, how exactly do you mean picking it up? Ours is rather large, so we don't exactly carry him around, but when visiting the vet he needs lifting on to the table and we do that thing. Also, since he's getting up there in age, we have to sometimes pick him up to get him to certain destinations. Beyond situations like this, I'm not sure why you would need to pick up a basset hound.

Basset hounds ears generally get pretty dirty. Their ears will usually drag in their water and then in their food. Keeping their ears clean in that respect is generally a good idea. Their ears also have a tendency to get pretty dirty inside, so finding some sort of ear cleaner and using cotton balls every 2-3 weeks would probably not be a bad idea.

Keep their nails trimmed. If you're not sure of how to trim their nails, take them to a vet to have them show you how you can do it or take them in and have the vet do it for you regularly. Bassets have very thick nails and we have learned from experience that even a slightly too long toenail can get caught on something and ripped off really easily. It will likely grow back, but it a very unpleasant experience for all involved.

For potty training a dog, there are several things you can do:

- If you catch your puppy making a mess on the floor, don't punish it. Likely, the only thing it will get from you punishing it is that going to the bathroom in general is bad, not that going on the floor is. If you catch them doing this, take them outside immediately.

- Reward them when they go outside. Tell them they've done good, perhaps give them a treat. For treats, I highly recommend that you find something other than traditional dog treats for it. Dog treats can pack on the pounds. For our dogs we use carrots and bananas mostly. Find something they enjoy. (Avoid grapes and raisins!)

If you insist on giving traditional dog treats, my personal opinion would be no more than 1 a day.

- All dogs have some sort of "I have to go to the bathroom" thing they do. Watch your puppy and learn what theirs is. A dog that knows it needs to go outside to go will tell you when it needs to go. It's all a matter of understanding what your dog is trying to tell you and actually paying attention to it.

- If they do have accidents inside, it would be wise to clean the floor with some deodorizer as animals have a tendency to go where they've gone before.

- Crate training is also a good tool to use not only for potty training, but for any problems like chewing when unsupervised. In my experience with crate training dogs, they do not like to go to the bathroom in the same space that they are resting in. If they can hold it, more often than not, they will. If you go this route, make sure that the crate is not too big. Leave it enough room to stand up in, turn around, and lay down in.

Basset hounds make great dogs, but as someone already said, remember that they are hunters. Their noses are spectacular, and usually given a chance, they will pay heed to their nose before their training, making it very easy for an unsupervised basset to make its way across town before you even know they're missing.