u/Raiinforest

Me and Tilly again! She comes home with me in a week but after reviewing the comments on my first post I have more questions.

Having owned large strong breeds I favor a pinch collar. Please no lectures on how bad they are - I had great success with them to the point where the dog naturally healed when the pinch collar was on - and it is one of the safest ways to walk 300 lbs of dogs - I even got a tiny one for my Boston and it has been helpful! A few corrections and they walk like champs.

A basset is a tank - I imagine quite strong and can pull - but I always see them in harnesses which are a terrible tool for a Bully or any dog you’re trying to correct bad walking habits with -

How are they walking? Do they ever lunge or pull in a way that you feel you need more control? I expect my dogs to heal and walk loose leashed by my side - am I off my rocker thinking it would be the same with a Basset?

I also saw that “deep and narrow” dishes are best so they don’t get their ears in their food or water - of course I have all shallow dishes for short nosed dogs - What do you recommend?

Thanks for all of the feedback! I’m excited for this new chapter!

I’ve had four American Bulldog mixes, a mastiff mutt and most recently I rescued a Boston Terrier. I’ve never met a Basset. Or a hound. Just some Beagles. The Boston was a curve ball but the Basset is like a whole new species. I am fascinated by this breed that can put 76 lbs into 15” of stature. She weighs more than my American Bulldog mix who has a block head and chest to match!

She had had an amazing life and is six years old. She currently lives with a pug and two cats peacefully. We have two cats, a young Boston and 14 yo Bully. She comes home with us in a week after a pack meets and greet last night.

Tell me about this breed! I never appreciated that purebreds had such distinct personality traits until I adopted the Boston - but he is a clown, he loves to fetch, he’s high energy and fun- he loves to tease us. True to the breed.

What are Bassets like? What should we know? What should we watch out for?

Norman lives for his herding ball!

We live in a cool climate but I’m traveling to the Midwest heat dome with my 22 lb 2 yo Boston. Since we are accustomed to 60s it’s gong to be a tough transition.

I read that Bostons are not able to cool off by panting - in fact the panting can over heat them.

Any tips or tricks on what to watch for and how to respond if there appears to be a problem? I know the obvious things- but my dog pants now when we hike - even if it’s 55 - how does overheating look different?

Thank you!