Basset Hound

Basset Hound is gentle, clever, intelligent, and loyal, with a keen sense of smell second only to the Bloodhound, making it one of the top dogs. The Basset Hound is often compared to a clown character entirely because of its appearance and expression. It should be known that as a specialized hunting dog, the Basset Hound is quite capable

Dogs have been ranked for intelligence, and the Basset Hound ranks seventy-first. Among dogs, it is not considered a high-IQ breed, but the Basset Hound is very lovable, especially with its small expressive eyes that can immediately capture the owner’s heart, making people want to take it home and cherish it. Today, the Basset Hound is also the spokesperson for a world-famous brand, which shows how much people like it.

Although the Basset Hound does not rank highly in intelligence, this does not prevent it from being a suitable companion dog. The Basset Hound is understanding; it’s just that training results are mediocre. They have a cute appearance, gentle and good temperament, are friendly to the whole family, and are very loyal to their owner—definitely qualified as a companion dog. However, the Basset Hound is indifferent to strangers and may sometimes show aggressive behavior.  

The Basset Hound’s intelligence is not high, so when owners train them, it may take more than twenty repetitions for a single command to be fully understood and executed. Owners should not be too impatient during training, and should praise the Basset Hound promptly when it performs well, because only when it is in a good mood will it respond effectively. These are important facts for owners raising Basset Hounds.

Currently, many friends in our country raise Basset Hounds, which is not affected by the breed’s low intelligence ranking. People raise Basset Hounds mainly because of their beautiful appearance and gentle temperament. Raising them in the city will not disturb neighbors and considers many factors, so there is a certain market for them. As a hunting dog breed, the Basset Hound needs a certain amount of exercise, and the owner should take it for walks daily.

About whether the Basset Hound is easy to raise, everyone has different opinions. Although it is not easy to train, if the owner can train it properly, the process of raising it will be very pleasant.