Free Basset Hound Puppy

Prior to looking for a free Basset Hound puppy, a perspective owner should read much on the breed to be ready to face problems associated with owning a hound. Although Basset Hound puppies are cute in the pictures, owning one or several pets of this breed implies great experience. The main problem is training a Basset Hound puppy. It may seem that this breed is not very intelligent, because Bassets are often reluctant to obey during training sessions and are not very eager to please their owners. The fact is that Basset Hounds understand what is required from them, but they are not motivated to do dull and repetitive exercises. Without proper training, a dog of this breed will very likely get into trouble because of its busy and inquisitive personality.

Socializing a free Basset Hound puppy is much easier than training, because being very curious, these dogs enjoy investigating new places and meet new people. The main thing the owner has to keep in mind is never allow a Basset Hound to run free without a leash in public places. Like all scent hounds, Basset Hounds tend to follow their nose and can run many miles before they suddenly remember about the owner. When in hunting drive, Bassets don’t react to commands.

A free Basset Hound puppy can be obtained from a rescue, though rescues usually offer adult and senior dogs for adoption. Owners very rarely surrender puppies, because they are cute and funny. Without proper training, a Basset Hound puppy becomes manipulative and dominating. A myth about Basset Hounds being difficult to train was created by people who could not find the proper method of training and left the dog on its own. Poorly trained adult Basset Hounds are difficult to live with. They are destructive, annoying, chewy, and noisy when bored.

Basset Hound puppies obtained from puppy mills and backyard breeders though cheap, can be problematic in terms of health, temperament and conformation. Those who need a high quality purebred dog have to pay much. Unfortunately, a free Basset Hound puppy is unlikely to grow into a quality dog.