Category: basset

Tell me the pros and cons of owning this breed

My husband and I are about to pull the trigger on a basset hound puppy. I’ve been doing a ton of research and it seems like the perfect fit for our big family (2 adults 6 kids) but I’m hoping for personal experience with this breed. What are the pros and cons? I know they can be prone to ear infections if cleanliness of them isn’t maintained and they can have hip issues and back issues. I’ve also read that they can be very stubborn and hard to train. Is that true? Why should we or shouldn’t we get this breed? Just curious what to expect 🙂 thank you!

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Anyone else’s basset have a weird obsession with socks?

Hey everyone! So my basset, Max, has this quirky habit of stealing socks whenever he can. I don’t know if it’s the smell or just the texture, but he’ll dive into the laundry basket and emerge triumphant with a sock hanging out of his mouth. It’s honestly hilarious, but it’s becoming a bit of a problem during laundry day! 😂 I’ve had to start hiding my favorite pairs. Does anyone else deal with a sock thief, or do your hounds have other funny obsessions? I’d love to hear your stories!

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