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    Basset Hounds

    Great with families and children, this gentle breed is great for first time pet parents and those with little experience
    Lifespan
    10-12 years
    Breed group
    Hound
    Weight
    Male: 22-32kg
    Female: 22-32kg
    Height
    Male: 33-38cm
    Female: 33-38cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Hush Puppy, Basset
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    Hound
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC/ISDS Gonioscopy, BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Medium
    Easy to train
    Hard
    Shedding
    Medium
    Grooming
    needs
    Low
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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