Basset Hounds

This very active, short-legged breed is best suited to dog owners who are outdoors enthusiasts and can give their pet open spaces for roaming. Barron’s extensive line ofComplete Pet Owner’s Manualspresents information for non-specialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animal’s origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, freshwater and marine fish, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with handsome color photos and instructive line illustrations.

Understanding the Basset Hound	p. 5
Origin and History of the Basset Hound	p. 5
The Personality of the Basset Hound	p. 8
The Basset Hound as a Companion and Family Pet	p. 9
The Basset Hound in the Show Ring	p. 10
The Basset Hound and Obedience Trial Work	p. 11
The Pluses and Problems of Popularity	p. 12
The Basset Personality Summary	p. 13
Living with a Basset Hound	p. 15
Not Tall, But Not Small	p. 15
Basset Hounds as House Pets	p. 15
Basset Hounds and Children	p. 16
Basset Hounds and Other Pets	p. 17
Bassets as Guard Dogs	p. 17
Caring for Your Basset Hound	p. 19
Busing-Inside and Outside	p. 19
Exercising Your Basset	p. 20
Special Basset Hound Care	p. 21
Traveling with Your Basset	p. 23
HOW-TO: Grooming Your Basset	p. 24
Adopting a Basset Hound	p. 27
Rescue Organizations	p. 27
Careful Concern	p. 28
The Adoption Option	p. 29
Finding an Adoptable Basset	p. 30
Selecting a Basset Hound	p. 33
Not Just Another Pretty Face	p. 33
Being a Good and Consistent Dog Owner	p. 34
Searching for the Right Dog	p. 34
Pet, Show, Field Dog, or All Three?	p. 37
Choosing a Basset Puppy	p. 39
Christmas Puppies	p. 42
Spaying and Neutering	p. 43
Your New Basset Hound Puppy	p. 45
Before You Bring Your Basset Hound Home	p. 45
Special Considerations for Basset Safety	p. 45
Bringing Your Basset Home	p. 46
The Adjustment Phase	p. 47
The Cage/Crate/Carrier	p. 48
House-training	p. 49
HOW-TO: Puppy-proof Your Home	p. 52
Training Your Basset Hound	p. 55
All Dogs Deserve Training	p. 55
The Three Keys to Basset Training	p. 56
General Training Tips	p. 56
Pack Behavior	p. 57
When to Start Training	p. 58
The Mother Dog as a Training Model	p. 59
Training Equipment	p. 59
Pretraining Hints	p. 60
The Five Basic Commands	p. 61
Obedience Classes	p. 65
Your Basset as a Field Trial or Hunting Dog	p. 67
Hunting with Your Basset	p. 68
Field Trialing with Your Basset	p. 69
Feeding Your Basset	p. 71
The Importance of a Good Diet	p. 71
The Elements of a Balanced Diet	p. 71
Owner Knowledge and Consistency	p. 73
Special Basset Hound Dietary Concerns	p. 73
Commercial Dog Foods	p. 73
Scrap the Table Scraps	p. 74
Feeding Bassets at Different Ages	p. 75
Feeding Spayed and Neutered Basset Hounds	p. 79
Treats	p. 79
Keeping Your Basset Hound Healthy	p. 81
Special Health Concerns for Basset Hounds	p. 81
Preventing Health Problems	p. 82
Immunize Against Diseases	p. 83
Other Medical Conditions, Illnesses, and Concerns	p. 86
Parasites	p. 86
Emergency Care for Your Basset Hound	p. 88
Ongoing Health Issues for Your Basset	p. 89
Giving Your Dog Medicine	p. 90
Living a Good Long Life	p. 90
Euthanasia	p. 90
Information	p. 93
Index	p. 94
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