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NEVER BUY A BASSET FROM A PET
STORE!
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The health of pet store Bassets is always at risk because
they were not bred by knowledgeable breeders devoted to improving the
health and appearance of the Basset Hound.
Pet store puppies are separated from their mothers at too early an
age and usually do not have the chance to develop healthy bodies and
temperaments. In fact, pet
store Bassets often become
seriously ill and end up costing their owners hundreds and even thousands
of dollars in veterinary expenses. Pet
stores do not guarantee the long term health of a puppy.
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Despite the inferiority of the dogs they sell, pet stores
usually charge as much, if not more, the reputable breeders of quality
Basset Hounds.
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No matter how impatient you
or your children are to get a Basset Hound, it is always better to wait,
even a few months, and get one from a good breeder!!
ADOPTING A BASSET RESCUE DOG
Basset Rescue
groups are devoted to finding homes for
Basset Hounds that have
been abandoned or
given up by their owners. Many
of these Bassets end up in local
humane shelters and
unless suitable homes are found for these animals, they are
destroyed.
For this reason, Basset rescue groups have been formed in many
parts
of the country and
local Basset breed clubs may support a Basset Rescue group
which tries to find
new families for these abandoned Bassets.
Advantages of Adopting a Basset Rescue
Dog
1. Many people find joy and pleasure in giving a “new home” to a
dog that was deserted by its former owners.
2. Most Basset rescue dogs are adults and many are already housebroken
as well as spayed and neutered.
3. Rescue dogs are often an alternative for a loving family who truly
wants a Basset Hound but may not be able to afford the price of a new
puppy from a breeder.
Disadvantages of Adopting a Rescue Dog
1. In some cases rescue
Bassets have been abused and severely mistreated by their former owners.
The adoptive family may therefore need to be especially
understanding and spend more time helping their new friend fit into its
new home. Many rescue Bassets
may be timid or shy until they have had a chance to adapt to their new
surroundings. With love and patience, most of these Bassets blossom into
endearing pets.
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A MALE OR A FEMALE?
Unlike
more aggressive breeds like Rottwellers or German Shepherds, there is
relatively little difference in temperament, activity or trainability
between a male and female Basset Hound.
Both make excellent companion pets. Females (bitches) which are not
spayed go into season (or heat) approximately every 6 months. Bitches also
tend to weigh on average about 10 pounds less than males.
 
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