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Basset Hounds stand no more than 14 inches at the shoulder and weigh 50 to 65 pounds. They truly are big dogs with short legs. It's not easy to lift an adult Basset Hound, so take that into account before you acquire one for a home with lots of stairs. Will you be able to get the dog in and out easily if he's sick or old and needs to be carried?

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Any basset people here?

Just wondering if there are any basset people here?

14 594 17 hours ago by Stephanie
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Does It EVER Get Easier???

We had to put our 6 1/2 yr old Basset, Maggie, down on Mon the 19th. She had inoperable lymphoma. We found out in Nov/08.... (continued)

3 381 Sep 27, 2009 2:46pm by Adam
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