Basset hound lick

We keep telling her to stop and after about the fifth time she will and then move on. Basset Hound Forum Advertisement. There are reasons to have her looked at if she is making her feet sore,or her feet are itching etc. Registered Users do not see the above ads. She wakes us up by licking her paws and continues by licking us. Our old dachshund Hansel would lick when he was anxious- I think it relieved stress. We think it may be boredom that causes him to do it.

Millions of Puppy Mummies in Egypt Labyrinth". So I have a feeling that it is genetics, and I was just curious to see if we are the only 2 out there who have had that happen, or if there are more. They may be short-legged, but Bassets weigh 50 or 60 pounds and need a moderate amount of daily exercise to stay fit, even if they appear to be content snoring in front of the fireplace. Is one of the most good-natured of all breeds Is sociable with people and other animals A Basset Hound may be right for you. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth and ears. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Dogs with a low cold tolerance need to live inside in cool climates and should have a jacket or sweater for chilly walks.

The Basset's skull is characterised by its large dolichocephalic nose, which is second only to the Bloodhound in scenting ability and number of olfactory receptor cells. The lameness can be slight or severe. Without enough exercise, these breeds may put on weight and vent their pent-up energy in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging. If he picks up a scent that he wants to follow, he can wander off if not on leash.