Lha-Basset

Dog Breed Profile

Lha-Basset History

The Lha-Basset Hound is a hound type scenthound developed in France. The “Lh” in the name refers to Lautrec, a town in Haute-Vienne where the Basset Griffon Vendéens originated. Commonly nicknamed the “Basset Hound”, the LHA (as it is known in the canine world) is a medium- to large-sized, short-coated, long-legged dog. It has a square build with a broad head and muzzle, big wide-set eyes, and hanging ears. Its tail is docked. An athletic, agile and keen hunter, the LHA has retained its instinct to flush, point, and retrieve. However, it is less aggressive than other hounds, such as Foxhounds, and is often used as a “retriever only” or “amateur” hunt. The origin of the LHA dates to 1893, when Colonel George Malcolm, a Scottish breeder of Beagles and Foxhounds, imported a bitch from Belgium, who produced a litter of 12 puppies. The puppies were of mixed parentage, including Bassets, Deerhounds, Bloodhounds, Beagles, and Pointers. The Colonel mated his bitch with an English Pointer, and the resulting litter was the origin of the LBH.

Time of Origin

2000s

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

Basset Hound, Lhasa Apso

Lha-Basset Physical Characteristics

The Lha-Basset Hound is a medium-sized, long coated, hound-type breed that typically stands between 17 and 21 inches at the shoulders and weighs between 40 and 60 pounds. They have a long, narrow, medium length, thin body with a flat, broad head and a long tail. Their coat is usually dark brown or red with black patches on the ears, muzzle, and tail. They have large eyes, short, erect, pointed ears, and a straight nose. They are quiet and reserved.

Eye Colors

Unknown

Nose Colors

Brindle, Sable, Pied, White, Blue, Fawn, Cream, Red, Brown, Gray, Black

Coat Colors

Short, Medium, Long

Height Range

Male Height Range: 12 – 15 inches

Female Height Range: 11 – 14 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 25 – 50 lbs

Female Weight Range: 20 – 45 lbs

Lha-Basset Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

10-15 yrs

Lha-Basset Health Concerns

Intervertebral Disc Disease, Seborrhea, Platelet Dysfunction, Entropion, Ectropion, Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Lha-Basset Temperament and Behaviour

The Lha-Basset is a playful and active breed of dog. They enjoy spending time with their family and typically get along well with children and other household pets. They are generally friendly and cheerful, and can sometimes be a bit mischievous. They are intelligent and eager to learn, but can be a bit stubborn.

Lha-Basset Activity Requirements

The Lha-Basset Hound is a unique, medium-sized hound that was developed in France. They are a popular hunting dog, but they make excellent companions as well. Lha-Bassets are not high maintenance when it comes to their exercise needs. While they don’t require a high amount of regular activity, they do need to play and run around from time to time. A 20 minute walk or a game of fetch are enough to keep most Basset’s happy and healthy. If you live in an apartment or don’t have a lot of space, a Lha-Basset might be the pet for you. They are fairly low energy and don’t require a lot of space. If you have an active lifestyle, a Basset’s happy-go-lucky attitude will be a good match.