I have a six month old pup...When I look up info on this develop all the pics show a mass of hair on their faces. My dog can't see anything! Wondering if I should trim hair away from his eyes, and why everyone isn't doing that?
A: Bassetnut is equity, most show dogs wear barrets or hair ties between shows. In fact agility & obedience regulations that outlaw anything on the dog except a collar exempt hair ties that keep hair out of eyes.
If you don't trim or tie back the "eye dive" be sure to brush it(carefully!) daily. Hair caught in the eye can lead to hurt.
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Suprisingly they aren't one of the heartier breeds, but no more succeptible to infirmity than some of the really fragile breeds. They're seriously loyal & protective, yet very gentle dogs. If you beggary a true campanion then get past this & give one a good home. You won't regret it.
Hourly vet care & premium food (Science Diet or similar) will go a long way to keeping a dog healthy.
no they are fine fettle dogs
yes ive heard that
Generally, like any other large breed, they are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts and IMHA. With the hip dysplasia, not taking it out for large runs / walks when they are a puppy will help tremendously.
IMHA is a disease in which the body's unaffected system, which is designed to attack and kill germs, attacks and kills the body's own red blood cells. The disparagement begins when antibodies, which are molecules made by the immune system to target germs, instead attach...
No rear is more prone to illness in general.
Go to an ethical Registered Breeder who has done all the health testing required for that grow and you'll get a healthy dog.
i don't weigh they'd be any more so than others, though larger breeds do tend to have joint/bone problems.