basset hound

Q: Should I get a Basset Hound? I know they are good with kids, which is good because we have four kids in our house, ages 7-13. We have a pool in our backyard, but that shouldn't be an issue because we were planning to keep him inside. They only problem is drooling. Is there any way to tell if the dog will drool when it's a puppy? If not, I don't know if we want to take that risk. We have two American Bulldogs outside, so we're about up to our necks in drool. Photo Credit: localpups/Flickr CC Answers and Views: Answer by Big T We have a Basset. He is a medium energy dog. Needs his walks, and wants attention. He sheds. Even in the winter. He drools. Like a good amount of drool. Our Basset is not particularly droopy or Mosley ( not a lot of excess facial skin) but he drools a lot. He is a pretty mellow dog but has a very Loud (big dog) bark. Answer by puppy ailens Basset Hound do not drool to my knowledge but they do get very heavy when they are full-grown and they have a very deep bark and they like to be outside too if its a puppy they like to chew on everything, so its best to have lots of big bones and toys to chew on!! But I don't remember them drooling. have fun with one!! Answer by Aduial I think that instead of deciding whether you should get a Basset Hound or not you should bring the two dogs you already have into your home and family. No dog is supposed to be an outside dog. Answer by markmartin4life Basset Hounds do drool because of their droopy face, much like bloodhounds. Unfortunately, dogs that don't shed usually have high grooming needs, so you'll have to compromise a bit there. This is the link I would use: http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_areabreeds You can also take online quizzes to see which breed best matches your lifestyle. Here are some breeds I would also take into consideration: Cocker Spaniel-may require more grooming though and they shed a bit Cavalier King Charles Spaniel- ", plus you need to make sure the kids don't get too rough, but they are very friendly dogs. Wheaten Terrier-needs some grooming, but doesn't shed Pug- low grooming, supervise with kids as you should with any dog, especially smaller ones Corgi-high energy loves to play, low maintenance. I gave you some pretty general information, so if any of these breeds interest you I would encourage you to look them up on the link above. From there you can look to find your breed on petfinder_com, your local shelter, or an AKC registered breeder. Answer by Emma The temperament of this Basset Hound is tranquil. They are well behaved and have a gentle, devoted disposition. With this type of personality traits, they are ideal for family life. They may be laid back but do not confuse it for being timid. They are a bit stubborn but are very loving with their owners and gentle with children. They can be trained to be quite obedient but if they find an interesting smell to track, getting their attention may prove to be difficult. The basset has a deep melodious bark. Are Basset Hounds high maintenance dogs? How to get my Bassett Hound to not smell that bad? How do I Show my Basset Hound that I am the Boss? Answer by MonsterJack Do not get a Basset Hound... I have lived with multiple bassets over the years and they ALL drool (I have never met one that doesn't), and the ALL shed... A LOT... ALL YEAR LONG. If these are not qualities that you want in a dog, do not get a basset. Also, not all Bassets have the same temperament. While well-bred bassets should be fairly calm, low to medium energy dogs, this is not always the case. The basset that I live with now has lots of energy, he needs to be walked every day or he gets bored and starts to make trouble. He also is very moody, has food aggression issues. My dogs have always liked children but I have met several bassets that do not. Please do some more research on your breeds before picking what breed is right for your family. There are too many dogs in this country that end up in shelters and rescues because families think the puppy is cute and then it turns into a 70lb drooling shedding monster. Know better? Give your own answer to this question!