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Do Basset Hounds have a lot of health problems?

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The dog's face, particularly the wrinkles and around the mouth should always be kept clean, while the coat does not require much grooming. read more

Health issues of increasing concern in Basset Hounds include epilepsy (seizures), an endocrine system disease called Addison's disease, a red blood cell disease called autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and a cancer called lymphosarcoma. read more

Practice preventative measures so your dog will be less prone to developing Basset Hound diseases and conditions. If you are buying a Basset Hound from a breeder: Purchase from a responsible breeder who is knowledgeable of common Basset Hound diseases and the appropriate steps to minimize the chance of inherited diseases and disorders. read more

The Basset Hound Club of America participates in the Canine Health Information Center, a health database. Before individual Basset Hounds can be issued a CHIC number, breeders must submit eye test results from the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) and the results of a gonioscopy, a type of eye exam. read more

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