Breed Type: Hounds

Weight: 40 to 60 lbs

Height: 14 inches

Coat type: Short, smooth and dense coat.

Color: Available in all colors.

Nature: Sweet and gentle Basset hounds are long and low to the ground. Best one for kids, Basset is quite friendly, devoted, easygoing, laid-back, sociable, calm, patient and playful. They are quite devoted and live along well with other dogs and animals. Bassets get lonely quickly and need consistent and patient training.

Grooming: Needs little grooming when the dog is shedding, as you need to remove dead hair by brushing it properly. Its big ears must be regularly checked and cleaned properly.

Exercise: Three short walks a day and playing in the yard will keep your Basset hound fit and happy.