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17 Things to Know Before You Get Basset Hounds

Published: by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

There are so many things that you should know before getting a Basset Hound. For starters, Basset Hounds only love two things; lounging around your home and cuddling. As they grow old, they become less active which means, more cuddles for you.

Do you think it's going to end there? No, here are 17 things you should know before getting a Basset Hound.

The biggest challenge is having the willpower not to get more.

#1 Lots of patience. It will be worth it.
A Basset Hound lying on the grass with its mouth open and tongue out
#2 Get ready for shedding 24/7
A Basset Hound lying on the pavement behind its pile of fur
#3 They will have you trained in no time at all!
A Basset Hound sitting on the ground while wearing a cowboy hat and looking sideways
#4 Prepare for tons of slobbery kisses!
A Basset Hound lying on the side of a woman lying on the couch
#5 Get ready to meet the love of your life!
A Basset Hound sitting on the couch while looking outside the window with its sad face
#6 Get a really good vacuum!
A Basset Hound sitting on the floor going to stairway in front of the vacuum
#7 They think with their nose!
A Basset Hound lying on the couch while looking up with its sad face
#8 Whatever you’re expecting, it will be different!
two Basset Hound sitting on the grass by the lake
#9 They love their sleep and could sleep for 16 hours...
Basset Hound lying on the couch next to the pillow printed with its face
#10 Prepare to laugh constantly!!
A Basset Hound sitting on the couch with its sad face
#11 Don’t underestimate their small stature… they are quite tall when it comes to counter surfing..

A Basset Hound smelling the chicken on top the counter in the kitchen
If you have a hard time finding the time to clean the kitchen, then a basset is the best. The dog will first vacuum and then drench its ears in water to mop your floor!

#12 Lots of drool that gets slung onto everything.
A Basset Hound lying on the couch at night
#13 Understand they are stubborn this breed is full of independent thinkers just roll with it..
A Basset Hound sitting on the grass in the lake
#14 Please do not believe in basset eyes… No, they are not hungry, they just love to eat...
A Basset Hound sitting on the floor with its begging face
#15 They are not as dumb as they look or act. It’s all an act. They do what they want when they want.
A Basset Hound with a branch in its mouth at the park
#16 Two is easier than one Basset!
two Basset Hound resting on the couch
#17 Once you get one you won’t stop. Kinda like a tattoo. Once you get one you want more.

four Basset Hound sitting on the bench

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