Basset Hound Reviews

Bassett hounds are a member of the hound family and originated in France. Bassetts where bred as hunting dogs as they have an excellent sense of smell. For those people who do not know the breed they are most famous for featuring as the icon for the shoe brand Hush Puppies and also feature in the detective series Columbo. I ...  Read the complete review

After my dog passed away i said to myself that i wasnt going to get another dog, to much heartache when they pass on. But after a year my house felt bare without a dog around, so i started looking in the paper and seen that there were basset hounds for sale, so i rang and arranged to go and see them and as soon as i seen them i wanted one so ...  Read the complete review

From the moment I saw one in a garden when i drove past I knew I wanted a Basset Hound, such soppy faces and big sad eyes and lazy, placid characters. I bought a book on Bassets and read up on their temperaments, characteristics, health problems etc and knew this was the breed for me. I found Horatio on www.epupz.co.uk, a website ...  Read the complete review

After wanting a dog for years i finally won over the family and we all agreed to get a dog. I had 2 breeds in mind, a Bulldog or a Basset. After looking for a few Bulldogs without much luck we came across a Basset Hound Rescue Centre. We phoned up to see if they had any waiting for some new owners and they did. We went to the rescue centre ...  Read the complete review

Basset Hounds were originally bred to hunt hare and rabbits. Recognised by The Kennel Club in 1887. Were shown in 1910 by Princess Alexandra, Queen Victoria's Daughter in Law. They are short legged hounds with long ears and cute faces, but be warned behind that cute look lies a cunning mind, just looking for the chance to make you ...  Read the complete review