Special Nutritional Needs For The Basset Hound
By: Jane R. Bicks, D.V.M.

 

These gentle, fearless dogs make wonderful guardians,
but need some special care. The Basset Hound's skin 
can become a battleground for all types of skin
disease.

A high quality professional diet is essential.

A daily supplement of bee pollen or spirulina will
provide some of the immune-boosting nutrients they
require. Bloat prevention in Basset Hounds is a 
must because of their deep chests.

They are prone to arthritis, so antioxidants after
2 years of age are a necessary preventive.

Carrots and celery are excellent treats that will
add fiber but not calories. It's difficult enough
to get a Basset Hound to do what you want it to do
without it's being fat.


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Basset Hounds are descended from the old St. Hubert hounds. Used to trail and drive game away, the Basset has had such famous admirers as King Edward VII and Shakespeare. The Basset was bred for hunting small game. 

The Basset's long ears were developed to stir up and
hold the scent for their strong nose to smell. The folds of skin under the chin, called the dewlap, help trap and hold the scent.

Wrinkles about the head and face also aid in holding the scent. Their large feet make them steady and the heavy bones make them sturdy. With their short legs they are ideal for slow trailing which allows hunters to follow on foot. The Basset is used primarily to hunt rabbit although they were first used on other small game such as pheasant.

Picture of Basset Hound

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