At first glance, Basset hounds look like sad dogs. Their eyes droop. Their skin sags. Their legs are short & bowed. They look depressed. A lot of people make fun of Bassets, as I describe in my song Blues for a Basset: “Well they call me droopy eyes, say my legs are undersized; When they laugh at my behind that’s where I draw the line.”
Despite their comical appearance, Bassets are loyal dogs who become deeply attached to their owners. And if you’re one of those people who’s attracted to the Basset’s amusing build, you might just have “Blues for a Basset.”
Here are a few interesting tidbits on this unique breed:
- Because Bassets have short legs and carry 2/3rds of their weight upfront, they are poor swimmers and can easily drown. Don’t leave your Basset unattended while swimming!!!
- During the 1700’s Bassets were very popular hunting dogs. Why? Because they moved so slowly, it was easier to keep up with them when tracking game on foot.
- Don’t get confused by thinking just because Bassets are short, they are lightweight—most weigh between 50-65 pounds!
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