Knowing the Basset Hound’s history and origin are of no use to a pet owner.

The Basset Hound is a scent hound, with origins in France.

The Basset Hound’s original purpose was to attack and kill prey.

The Basset Hound’s original purpose was to attack and kill prey.

Basset Hounds can be allowed to run loose since their short legs won’t take them very far.

Basset Hounds prefer to be the only dog in the household.

The Basset Hound is considered a small dog.

Stress on the joints of a Basset puppy can cause permanent injury.

The Basset Hound’s long ears and droopy eyes require special care.

Basset Hounds are content to live outdoors in a doghouse or tied to a stake.

Basset Hounds are well suited to accompany long distance joggers.

Children can make a game of pulling a Basset’s ears.

The best place to obtain a Basset Hound is from a reputable breeder.

AKC registration is a guarantee of the puppy’s quality.

It’s better to buy a puppy from a pet store than from a reputable breeder.

Rescue groups are a viable option when looking for a pet.

An adult Basset Hound won’t bond with a new family.

The optimum age at which a puppy should be sold is six weeks.

There is relatively little difference in temperament between male and female Basset Hounds.

Because the Basset Hound is a purebred dog, it never should be spayed or neutered.

A pet quality puppy is not as healthy as a show quality puppy.

The Basset Hound never does well in obedience competition.

Basset Hounds and toddlers are similar in their curiosity, necessitating Basset-proofing your home.

Invisible fencing works well for Basset Hounds.

Gates should always be locked to protect your pet.

New puppies should be given free run of the house.

Crating a puppy/dog is cruel.

Tattooing and microchipping are cruel methods of identification.

Multiple pets in the same household should be fed separately.

Basset Hounds should rest for at least half an hour after eating.

It is fine for bassets under 1 year of age to jump on and off elevated objects like beds and sofas.

The Basset’s original function was to

Basset Hounds like

Special attention must be given to a Basset Hound’s

Dwarfism produced the Basset Hound’s

A well-bred adult Basset Hound’s average weight is

The best place to obtain a Basset Hound is from

Reputable breeders usually keep their puppies until at least

Basset hounds should live

The safest outdoor environment for a Basset Hound is

A rescue Basset Hound

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A Basset Hound is a________hound, bred to trail small game  over and through difficult terrain.

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The Basset Hound’s long__________ requires support when the puppy/dog is picked up.

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Basset Hound puppies or adults  should be obtained from a_____________.

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A_____________is a recommended training tool for a puppy.

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Basset Hounds can____________ in a variety of  AKC events.

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Although the American Kennel  Club is the most highly regarded registry in the United States, AKC registration is no guarantee  of a puppy’s___________since some backyard breeders also sell AKC registered puppies.

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A Basset Hound’s ___________ require special attention

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Although short-legged, the Basset Hound is considered a ____________dog.

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Basset Hounds enjoy the_________of other people and dogs.

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A fenced yard or walking your dog on a____________is essential  to  keeping your Basset Hound  safe.