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Houndmedium🌍 Francescent hound for rabbit and hare trailing
Basset Hound
Easygoing, devoted, patient, stubborn
Popularity
724
Low, long scent hound with powerful nose; patient, humorous, and needs controlled exercise.
Lifespan
12–13 years
Coat
short, smooth, hard
Colors
tricolor, lemon and white, red and white
Male height
12–15 in
Female height
12–14 in
Male weight
55–75 lb
Female weight
45–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
2
Trainability
2
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
4
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
3
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
2
