🐕 DogsBasset Hound
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Basset Hounds have ears so long that they can trip over them while walking!
Short-legged scent hound with long body and droopy ears. Gentle, affectionate, and laid-back companion.
🏷️ Breed
Basset Hound
💭 Temperament
Gentle, affectionate, laid-back, determined, loyal
📏 Size
Medium (18-29 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-13 years
🎨 Colors
Black, white and tan, lemon and white, red and white
🌍 Origin
France, 15th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular but moderate exercise
🍽️ Diet
Quality commercial dog food; prone to obesity
✓ FCI Group
Group 6
✓ FCI Section
Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
✓ FCI Number
163