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Basset Hound (short coat)  : :  Female (spayed)  : :  Adult  : :  Small


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About Macey the Basset Hound

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: $200
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Color: Black and Tan / Bicolor
  • Current Age: 16 Years 8 Months (best estimate)
  • Microchipped: Yes

Very fun, Playful and sweet! Her and Casey are uniquE.  Would like them adopted as a pair but OK if not-

Foster Update 7.31.11: ride very well in the car      
knows the sit command      
no food aggression with people or other animals  
ate very well for first night      
learned doggy door easily      
very sweet, fun loving, happy go lucky personality  
walked very well on the leash, approx 30 min walk  
went to bed, no problems      
Very trusting, loving and easily adapted to new enviroment

No accidents, no chewing at all

Foster Update 8.1.11:

Macey

           
adorable girl… wanted to play the moment she woke up  
so cute, found her sitting in my closet :)  didn’t touch anything,
just sitting there…          
ate breakfast well          
she really likes my Fiona (bassett hound)  she tends to follow her
a lot and do whatever Fiona is doing.      
   

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the name Basset Hound comes from the French word "bas" meaning low. Some sources suggest the Basset Hound may have originated from genetic dwarf dogs presented in litters of other types of French hunting hounds, however, we do know that it is a rather old breed, descended directly from the Bloodhound. Shakespeare described the Basset Hound with the following poetic image: "Ears which sweep away the morning due." According to research, the true fame of the Basset Hound began in 1863, when it was presented at the Paris Dog Show. Its popularity spread to England where a lively dispute arose between two factions of breeders: Those who wanted to keep the Basset Hound a hunting dog, and those who wanted to transform it into a companion dog. Situated between these two factions were the American breeders who proceeded to develop an extremely pleasing companion dog without sacrificing any of the qualities of the hunter. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. Its natural bent is for hunting both in the den and in the open. It is therefore, used for the hunting of fox, hare, opossum, and pheasant. Bassets can hunt in packs or alone. It has an excellent sense of smell, but its reflexes are a bit slow. Their slow pace is convenient for hunters on foot and keeps game from being scared out of reach. The Basset's nose is almost as outstanding as the Bloodhound's. George Washington may have owned Basset Hounds given to him by Lafayette after the American Revolution. The Basset Hound is sweet, gentle, devoted, peaceful and naturally well-behaved. They fit into family life well. Their temperament should always be friendly with never an indication of sharpness or viciousness. They are mild but not timid; very affectionate with its master and friendly with children. It is incapable of biting, but it may be a bit stubborn. They like to do tricks for food. It has a deep musical bark. Housebreaking is difficult, but they do well with gentle patient training and positive reinforcement. With proper training, they are obedient, but when they pick up an interesting smell, it's sometimes hard to get their attention. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.

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Macey the Basset Hound's sister, Casey the Basset Hound (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

 
 

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