No aggression?? There are many, many homeless basset hounds in the world. Those who reproduce should really be only of the best quality. Are you prepared for the potential expense of producing a litter? A brucellosis test will likely be required by the owner of the stud. Some may also require testing for bleeding disorders, glaucoma, x-rays, etc.
Stud fees are non-refundable. Most reputable breeders will not allow their studs to be used with un-titled bitches and require assessment of the quality of the bitch before agreeing to breeding. Don't forget you will need to have a place in the house for all of this to occur.
The puppies will each need vaccinations every 4 weeks, beginning at about 6 weeks. They will probably need to be wormed several times. Should problems occur and they often do the costs go up dramatically. It is not unusual for bassets to require c-sections, often in the middle of the night when emergency fees apply.
Should puppies become ill, there are costs of medication, oxygen, and vet check-ups. We have had litters that were to the vet almost daily for over a week because of problems. Mom can develop infections and require additional vet care and medication. Some form of advertising will likely be necessary. By the time they go to their new homes at 14 weeks of age, puppies go through an astounding amount of Puppy Chow!!
And basset mothers are very finicky eaters. You will likely need to prepare fancy special concoctions to get her to eat and she will eat 8 to 10 cups of puppy food while she is nursing. Next comes the problem of actually accomplishing the breeding.
Bassets often require assistance and this is not always easy. First, you need to know when to do the breeding. An experienced male will be able to "tell" you most of the time. An inexperienced male will be too excited from almost day one and useless as an indicator. You will be best off having your vet do a series of vaginal swabs and slides to check for signs of nearing ovulation. Or your vet can do progesterone testing to pinpoint the best day to breed.
This is usually on about day 11 - 15, but there is a great deal of variation. Once you know the correct day, you need to get them to "do the deed".
We have been breeding bassets for over 20 years and have had ONE male who could breed a bitch unassisted. Don't count on it. We have used artificial insemination for ALL our breedings for the last 20 or so years.
Most of our friends with bassets do the same. If you are unsuccessful in getting the deed done, you will need to do artificial insemination. For this, at least the first few times, you should get professional assistance from a reproduction expert or your veterinarian. Now, you repeat this process every 2 days for as long as they will allow it.
You should be able to get 3 breedings this way. Gestation period averages 63 days. I have had puppies born on day 59 from the first breeding, day 67 from the last breeding, and everything in between. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. By Mary Robins Sep 06, 3 Minutes. Sep 06, 3 Minutes. The dense Basset can pack up to 70 pounds into its low-slung frame. This breed is prone to health problems, so an experienced owner is recommended.
Basset Hounds are great at Scent Work. Basset Hounds are intelligent and independent, even bordering on stubborn. Basset Hounds have loud voices. Basset Hounds have more bone per pound than any other dog. Basset Hounds can be prone to glaucoma, thrombopathia, and bloat. Basset Hounds are highly social. Basset Hounds should be kept in a fenced, secure area. Selecting a Puppy How do you know what breed is right for your family? Basset Hounds are one of the most easy going and pleasant-natured breeds in the dog world.
The number of puppies your dog can have varies widely. Smaller breed dogs usually only have pups per litter. Medium and larger breed dogs can have upwards of pups per litter.
That being said, even some larger breed dogs may only have puppies. Basset hounds belong to the easy-going breed. Bassets hounds are expensive because of their high maintenance charges. They require bigger meals and crate and expensive medication, etc. Sometimes puppies appear to be healthy at birth but die suddenly in the first few weeks of life. Veterinarians define this as fading puppy syndrome or sudden death in puppies. A number of different conditions are responsible for these deaths.
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant? However, after the age of about 4, fertility does start to decrease, which could mean smaller litters or no litters at all.
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