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The 16 Biggest Challenges All New Basset Owners Face

Published: Dec 22, 2020 by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no secret that Basset Hounds are the sweetest-tempered and most laid-back companion you'll ever have. But just like humans, they come with issues too and we're going to share them with you. All new basset hound owners relate to this.

Here are 16 biggest challenges all new basset hound owners face every day.

#1 House breaking!❤
two Basset Hounds sitting on the bathroom floor
#2 Stealing food or kid's toys???
A Basset Hound lying on the bed with its stuffed toy
#3 Getting on coffee tables, bedside tables, and being mischievous while we’re gone.???
A Basset Hound lying on top of the table with its sad face
#4 Not being able to stop at just one!???
four Basset Hound standing on the ground with dried under the sun
#5 Howling in the middle of the night for no apparent reason?
A Basset Hound lying on the couch
#6 Keeping your floors clean! Between the hair and slobber, it’s always a mess!?
A Basset Hound lying on the couch near the window
#7 The fact that they ignore us?
A Basset Hound lying on the bed with an open book and its chicken toy
#8 Not having enough room in the bed…they require lots of space.?
A Basset Hound lying on the bed
#9 Their moods….they’re just like we are!?
A Basset Hound lying on the bed
#10 Very stubborn! But that’s part of their charm….
A Basset Hound lying in the backseat while wearing a cap with sunlight on its face
#11 Keeping them from eating bones they find on walks.?
A Basset Hound sitting on the bed with a large bone treat in front of him
#12 Bath time!?
A Basset Hound sitting inside a basin in the garden
#13 Learning how far they can stretch to reach what’s on the counter!?
A Basset Hound sitting on the floor with bread on its face
#14 Being overly obsessed with them?
A Basset Hound sitting on top of the chopped tree trunk in the forest
#15 Vet visits as they age?
A Basset Hound sitting on the floor
#16 Letting them go when it’s their time.

A Basset Hound lying on the carpet with its tired face

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