Sweet as can be, housebroken, easy natured, very docile, well groomed, wonderful dogs. We consider basset hounds to be more than just personal property. We view them as loving, needing, feeling, living creatures who depend upon humans totally for their health, welfare and existence. Please spend some time evaluating your own lifestyle and situation and be honest with yourself before you decide to own a dog. There are certain criteria that have been developed over the years and have been found to work for the welfare of both the basset hounds and the adopters.
Bassets are at great risk for accidental drowning.
Most Basset Rescues ask for contributions for each adopted dog in order that we can continue to rescue bassets. The amount of the adoption contribution varies upon such factors as the expense incurred by the organization for a particular dog. For Basset Rescue organizations with an IRS tax exempt status, any donation over and above the expenses incurred is tax deductible. The contributions are used entirely on the rescued dogs and are necessary to continue this service. Also, most organizations run fund raising activities to generate much needed revenues.