DO NOT LIFT BY PLACING HANDS BEHIND FRONT LEGS, as you would a child,

as this places too much strain on the shoulders. Whilst young, puppy legs and shoulders are easily damaged.

NAILS:

 Should be cut, with clippers, regularly, to prevent them from

growing too long and causing the feet to splay.

EARS:

Clean ears with cotton wool and either EPIOTIC LOTION OR LEO EAR CLEANER.

This will keep the ears odour free and stop any irritation. Their long ears easily pick up

 food and debris, so it is wise to wipe the ear flaps daily to keep them clean.

EYES:

  If the eyes show discharge, that is : irritation from dust , wind or sand,

 they may be washed with warm water on a soft cloth. If the discharge continues, t

his may be a symptom of underlying illness and your Vet should be consulted.

SLEEPING QUARTERS:

Basset Hounds feel the cold and heat, as you do, so it is essential that you provide a quiet place,

out of the weather and free from draughts.

An adult Basset is quite happy to be outside. Babies require rather more protection.

FENCES:

The Basset is a scent hound. If allowed he will wander and get lost.

A completely fenced yard is necessary.

SWIMMING POOLS:

Please be very careful with your basset around water (Fish Ponds and Swimming Pools)

Bassets are not good swimmers and can DROWN easily.

Please ensure all pool fencing is BASSET PROOF!

FRESH DRINKING WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES

HOUSE TRAINING 

 Dogs tend to defecate in areas which they or other dogs, have

  previously soiled, and will go to these spots if given a chance.

 Directly after eating or waking from sleep, a puppy almost

 inevitably has the need to relieve himself. Take your puppy straight outside, to where you want him to “go”

wait until he has, then lavish him with praise.

Repeat this every half hour to avoid little accidents.

 If he is in the house and makes a mistake, it is generally your fault, as you should have  recognised the above

facts and removed him to avert disaster.  If, after you have taken him out, he comes in and soils the rug or floor,   

he must be made to realise that he has done wrong.

 Scold him with a sharp “NO” then rush him outside and praise him extravagantly  when he has done the right thing.  

Sometimes if you catch him preparing to void in the house, a sharp “NO” will stop

the proceeding long enough for you to usher him outside. Never rub his nose in his excreta.  

If your Basset is to be a house pet, a lot of grief can be avoided by remembering to confine  him to one room at night,

preferably a tile or linoleum floored room that can be cleaned easily,

until he is completely clean in the house.

 

 Basset respond well with encouraging words.
I NEVER discipline my dogs with my hand or newspaper   or any other object.

A harsh and firm “NO” is usually all that is required.

WORMING

Your puppy has been wormed at two weekly intervals, since birth.

He / She has been wormed for round worm,

 with Canex Puppy Syrup. Broad Spectrum Worm Tablets are available, that treat all kinds of common worms

(except heartworm) in one treatment. If unsure, consult your veterinarian.

FLEAS

Fleas are eradicated with monthly treatments available from your vet. (E.g. frontline) Fleas carry tapeworm larvae ,
so tapeworm treatment must be given if your pet has fleas .

HEARTWORM

Heartworm is the most difficult to treat. The worm is about a foot long and fills and constricts

 the heart of the affected animal. Symptoms are, fatigue, gasping, coughing and swelling of the extremities.

Heartworm is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquito’s. Veterinary advice is recommended for the

prevention and cure of heartworm.

 (YOU MUST START HEARTWORM TREATMENT AT AROUND 5 MONTHS OF AGE)

 

ROUNDWORM

These are the most common worms found in dogs and can have great effect upon young puppies,

which they almost invariably infest. The symptoms are, potbellies, diarrhea, coughing, anemia, lack of appetite,

dull coat and the puppy fails to thrive.

TAPEWORM

Tapeworms are easily identified. When visible in the dogs stool they are usually white or pink, flat segments.

 The larvae are carried by the flea. If infested, the animal will often squat and drag his hindquarters on the ground to
alleviate the discomfort of the worms wriggling in the lower bowel.

HOOKWORMS

These are tiny worms that live on the blood, which they get from the intestinal walls.

They cause severe anemia, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight.

 The same drugs. used for round worm will also expel hookworms.

**PLEASE NOTE**

The above basset care is a intended as a general guide only.

Please consult your veterinary clinic about the health and well being of your pet.

 

ENTROPION.

Inversion of the eyelids, or excessive dropping of the lower lids does occur in Basset Hounds.

Generally this condition requires surgical for correction.

 

PANOSTEITIS

An inflammation of the long bones in dogs, from 6 months to two years of age. It can occur in the Humerus, Radius, Femur and Tibia.

The dog will have shifting lameness. Treatment consists of rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. The condition occurs in the growth stages,

up until around 16 months of age.

 

BLOAT

Basset are deep chested dogs and are prone to torsion of the stomach. Signs of bloat include, distension of the stomach,

unproductive attempts to vomit, and obvious pain and distress. Prompt intubation of the stomach will relieve the gas.

Urgent Veterinary Treatment is vital in saving the dogs life.

 

 EAR INFECTIONS
The ear has outer and inner segments and each area can be inflamed so that we have terms
otitis externa and otitis media. Otitis externa, or inflammation of the outer ear, is more common and less serious than
inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media). Weekly cleaning of the ears with Epiotic will reduce the chance of ear problems.

CHERRY EYE
Prolapse of the nictitans gland of the third eyelid. Surgical repair will correct the problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group:	Group 4 (Hounds)
History:
General Appearance:	Short-legged hound of considerable substance, well balanced, full of quality. A certain amount of loose skin desirable.
Characteristics:	Tenacious hound of ancient lineage which hunts by scent, possessing a pack instinct, a deep melodious voice and capable of great endurance in the field.
Temperament:	Placid, never aggressive or timid. Affectionate.
Head And Skull:	Domed with some stop and occipital bone prominent; of medium width at brow and tapering slightly to muzzle; general appearance of foreface lean not snipey. Top of muzzle nearly parallel with line from stop to occiput and not much longer than head from stop to occiput. There may be a moderate amount of wrinkle at brow and beside eyes. In any event skin of head loose enough as to wrinkle noticeably when drawn forward or when head is lowered. Flews of upper lip overlap lower substantially. Nose entirely black except in light-coloured hounds when it may be brown or liver. Large and well-opened nostrils may protrude a little beyond lips.
Eyes:	Lozenge-shaped neither prominent nor too deep set, dark but may shade to mid-brown in light coloured hounds. Expression calm and serious. Red of lower lid appears though not excessively. Light or yellow eye highly undesirable.
Ears:	Set on low, just below line of eye. Long; reaching well beyond end of muzzle of correct length, but not excessively so. Narrow throughout their length and curling well inwards; very supple, fine and velvety in texture.
Mouth:	Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck:	Muscular, well arched and fairly long with pronounced but not exaggerated dewlap.
Forequarters:	Shoulder-blades well laid back; shoulders not heavy. Forelegs short, powerful and with great bone; elbows turning neither in nor out but fitting neatly against side. Upper forearm inclined slightly inwards, but not to such an extent as to prevent free action or to result in legs touching each other when standing or in action; forechest fitting neatly into crook when viewed from front. Knuckling-over highly undesirable. Wrinkles on skin on lower legs.
Body:	Long and deep throughout length, breast bone prominent but chest neither narrow nor unduly deep; ribs well-rounded and sprung, without flange, carried well back. Back rather broad; level; withers and quarters of approximately same height, though loins may arch slightly. Back from withers to inset of quarters not unduly long.
Hindquarters:	Full of muscle and standing out well, giving an almost spherical effect when viewed from rear. Stifles well bent. Hocks well let down and slightly bent under but turn neither in nor out and just under body when standing naturally. Wrinkles of skin may appear between hock and foot, and at rear of joint a slight pouch resulting from looseness of skin.
Feet:	Massive, well-knuckled up and padded. Forefeet may point straight ahead or be turned slightly outwards but in every case hound always stands perfectly true, weight being born equally by toes with pads together so that feet would leave an imprint of a large hound and no unpadded areas in contact with ground.
Tail:	(Stern) well set on, rather long, strong at base, tapering, with moderate amount of coarse hair underneath. When moving, stern carried well up and curving gently, sabre-fashion, never curling or gay.
Gait/Movement:	Most important. Smooth free action with forelegs reaching well forward and hind legs showing powerful thrust, hound moving true both front and rear. Hocks and stifles never stiff in movement, nor must any toes be dragged.
Coat:	Smooth, short and close without being too fine. Whole outline clean and free from feathering. Long haired, soft coat with feather highly undesirable.
Colour:	Generally black, white and tan (tri-colour); lemon and white (bi-colour); but any recognised hound colour acceptable.
Sizes:	Height: 33-38 cm (13-15 ins) at withers
Faults:	Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Notes:	Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.