Basset Hound Dog Breed Conditions, History and Temperament
Basset Hound Average Size of Male: Height: less than 14 inches, Weight: 40 pounds–60 pounds Average Size of Female: Height: less than 14 inches, Weight: 40 pounds–60 pounds Lifespan: 8 years–12 years Major Concerns: Foreleg lameness, osteochondritis dissecans, entropion, ectropion, otitis externa, intervertebral disc disease, glaucoma, Von Willebrand’s disease, canine thrombopathia, gastric torsion, obesity Minor Concerns: Foot cysts, infection Occasionally Seen: Patellar luxation Brief History of the Basset Hound The Saint Hubert Hound of France was the foundation of several types of … Read more