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10 Things You Need To Know Before Getting a Basset Hound

Published: Jul 13, 2020 by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

If you plan to adopt a Basset Hound and you think you are ready to become a Basset Hound parent, this article is for you! We've listed here 10 things you need to know before getting this dog breed. We will help you understand what your getting into. Good or bad? Let's figure it out together!

#1 They’re a LOT faster than they look!
running Basset Hound with its excited expression
#2 …are smart, but stubborn.
Basset Hound puppy with its adorable face resting on top of a lamb stuffed toy
#3 …will put any of your discarded and accessible clothing in their mouth.
Basset Hound lying down while biting a sock
#4 …will eat anything that looks or smells even remotely edible.
Basset Hound on the floor while looking at his owner whos is holding a treat with the words
#5 …are loud, and highly vocal.
Basset Hound puppy sitting on the floor while looking up with its sad face
#6 …are highly territorial.
adult and puppy Basset Hounds walking in the yard
#7 …are more inclined to eat random garbage off the street than what you feed them regularly (even if they love the food).
Basset Hound on top of a plastic chair while looking sideways with its sad face
#8 …love to cuddle with the right people.
a lady on the couch cuddling with a Basset Hound
#9 …are very social.
Basset Hound lying down with a cat beside him
#10 They bark when they are sad, anxious, happy, playing, talking to you.

happy Basset Hound lying on its back in the grass in between his owner's feet
Pretty much any time they'd like to express themselves, they'll bark.
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