Designer mixed breeds are on the rise. Everyone and their parents are getting Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, chiweenies and every other combination of two cute dog breeds you can think of. Basset hounds are no different. Basset Hound Mix dogs that are half basset hound, half another breed are growing in popularity and for good reason. These mixes often have the positive attributes and appearances from both sides of their lineage. If you’re looking for one of these unique breeds, there are some breeders, but there are also a large number of shelters that will be able to identify what dogs they have that fit your needs.
The best part of adopting a dog that is a crossbreed is that the health problems of each of the parents are minimized. When two dogs of the same breed are mixed together, the common health problems are amplified. By breeding dogs of different breeds, the common problems of each breed are minimized and designer mutts are often hearty and healthy dogs.
Basset hounds are often bred with bulldogs, boxers and Labradors. If you look online, there are blogs with photos of all sorts of basset hound mix crossbreeds including those with husky, St. Bernard or poodle lineage. One of the most popular crossbreeds is the Basador, a Basset Hound and Labrador retriever mix. Here is a little more information about this crossbreed.
A Basador often has a wide range of traits. Both breeds are often good-natured and avid hunters but the Basset is more of an independent wanderer, while the Lab is a dedicated people pleaser. A socialized Basador will be sociable with adults and children alike. You’ll just have to be careful with a Basador around small children and cats as their hunting instincts may emerge.
A Basador’s appearance screams of the basset hound breed. They are short, stocky in build and often have the colors of a basset hound. A typical Basador weighs 50 to 70 pounds but they can be smaller depending on the dogs in its lineage.
Basadors can be trained efficiently, like a Labrador, but they can also be stubborn, like a Basset hound. You’ll need to keep training short, fun and interesting to keep your pet interested. Start training early and do it consistently in order to have it sink in to your Basador. Always use positive reinforcement to keep these stubborn pets encouraged.
Basadors have a reasonable to high energy level. They can make great therapy dogs if trained properly. And depending on how healthy your pet is, your veterinarian can recommend how much exercise to give them. It can range from walks every day up to agility training if your pet is up to it. Like Basset hounds, these dogs are prone to being overweight. They love a full food dish so you’ll need to watch their diet and food intake carefully to make sure they don’t overeat.
Basadors are seasoned hunters like their parents, so you’ll need to keep them out of reach of small animals when you can. It is recommended that they are confined within a fenced yard, whether real or invisible, because they might take off after an animal if given the chance.
As with any dog, do research on the basset hound breeders you may want to buy a dog from. A reputable breeder will make sure the parents are healthy dogs so your puppy will be too. They will also be able to advise you on how to keep your dog happy and engaged throughout its life.
