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Basset Hounds

Basset hounds are scent hounds that were originally bred and used to hunt rabbits. They have short legs, floppy ears and sad, droopy eyes. Basset hounds tend to be a very vocal breed and they will “talk” to their owners until they get what they want. All Basset Hound questions can be directed here.

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Are coon hounds still used?

coon hounds are the most popular way to hunt raccoons

Do basset hounds have fur?

  • Yes, basset hounds have fur.
  • As members of the hound family, it only MAKES SENSE that they have fur.
  • If your basset hound does not have fur...
  • they are either extremely mutated or just a large hairless lop-eared rabbit.

Why do basset hounds have long ears?

Basset hounds have long ears so when they are sniffing the ears whip up the smell toward their noses.