I've got the dog of my long time dreams, an 11 week old Lemon Basset puppy. Her name is Dixie. I was wondering if Bassets have any genetic problems that I need to be aware of and watch out for, like hip dysplasia, back problems, skin problems or any thing else? When ever we get a new dog, it's always a purebreed and I know pure breeds tend to have more problems than mix breeds. I'm hoping and praying that Dixie comes from a good blood line. She's a wonderful addition to the family of 3 ferrets(one of which she has made fast wrestling buddies with and the other two avoid her like the plaque. LoL) and a 7 year old Blue Heeler, two children and a husband.
Another quick question. We plan on spaying her as soon as she's old enough. I know this will make her less likely to roam (not to mention have the obvious....puppies), but will it make her less likely to want to go off and hunt away from the house as well? Being a hound, she's a natural hunter and I would think this instinct would be difficult to calm.
I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture of her.
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Another quick question. We plan on spaying her as soon as she's old enough. I know this will make her less likely to roam (not to mention have the obvious....puppies), but will it make her less likely to want to go off and hunt away from the house as well? Being a hound, she's a natural hunter and I would think this instinct would be difficult to calm.
I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture of her.