Are Basset Hounds High Maintenance? (No)

As far as energy levels, Basset hounds are considered low maintenance because they are low energy dogs that love to relax all day long. You won’t find this dog running around your house or apartment.

Basset Hounds are low-intensity dogs that do everything slowly. They walk slowly, eat slowly, and drink water slowly. Watching them will move around the house will make you fall asleep.

Basset hounds require very little exercise which makes them a low maintenance dog in the physical activity field. If you live in an apartment, a simple walk around the bock is fine. If you live in a house, let him run in the backyard, if he wants to.

Basset hounds are very stubborn and independent dogs that can be a little bit hard to train. They are very intelligent, but only when they want to. You can get a Basset hound to listen to you through his belly (feed him lots of treats). Here is how to get your Basset hound through obedience training.

Basset Hounds were bred as hunting dogs. The barking and howling are still in their DNA. They will bark when they are unhappy or happy. They also bark when they want something, or just for the sake of making noise. However, you can teach your Basset Hound to stop barking. Here is how.

Basset Hounds enjoy human company. To be fair, your Basset hound will follow you even when you go to the bathroom. Almost all Basset hounds suffer from separation anxiety and they tend to bark and howl when they are left alone. See how to lower your Basset hound’s separation anxiety or expect a lot of complaints from the neighbors.

Basset hounds tend to shed a lot throughout the year. They have a short and smooth water-resistant coat which is fairly easy to maintain. But, if you want to keep things under control, you have to brush your Basset hound frequently.

Basset hounds tend to drool all day long. It only gets worse when they eat and drink water. All of their saliva that is meant to soften the food for them will end up on your floor. There are ways to make your life easier by puppy-proofing your home.

To be honest, Basset hounds are not the healthiest dogs out there. They are prone to a lot of medical conditions. Because of their body build, Basset hounds can suffer from joint issues, spine issues, diabetes, and many more health conditions. You can improve your Basset hound’s health by feeding him healthy food.

Basset hounds require the usual vaccination that all other dogs need. Once you get your dog registered with a vet, they will remind you when your Basset hound is due for a vaccination. Here are the required vaccinations for your Basset hound.

When you see a Basset hound, your first impression is ”wow, this dog looks like he eats a lot of food”. In reality, Basset hounds are considered medium to large dogs and don’t eat a lot of foods. Usually, owners feed their Bassets one meal per day which they split into breakfast and dinner.

Basset hounds can withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit which is -6 degrees Celsius. Although they are considered an indoor pet, a Basset hound can live outside if his house is properly isolated.

Basset Hounds and all dogs, in general, should not be exposed to hot weather for a long period of time. Once the temperature rises above 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Celsius, you should get your Basset hound inside. If you decide to go out for a walk, make sure that your pup is hydrated.

Let me get this straight. Basset hounds can live in an apartment, but they don’t do well without any outdoor space. They want to have a spot where they can lay and sunbathe. You can take them out more often, but you have to be willing to spend more of your free time on your Basset hound.

Basset hounds will have a great time if you have a house and a backyard. There are some precautions that you have to take in order to puppy-proof your home and backyard. But, once you do that, your Basset hound will have a happy life.