Breeders of Healthy and Happy Hounds

The question that most often arises when a family is deciding to bring a basset hound into their home is “Are your basset hounds American or European?” Simply stated, the American Kennel Club, or AKC, doesn’t recognize an American basset or European as a distinct breed. Some breeders use this nomenclature to trick unknowing buyers into spending more. In the United States, a basset is a basset. Some bassets are more wrinkled than others, although bassets that are extremely wrinkled are usually fed to be morbidly obese and are not well exercised.

Kennel clubs in Europe, such as the United Kingdom and France, do differentiate between basset hounds that are shaped differently. Bassets that are trimmer with pedigree proven to be Basset Artesian Normand are referred to as such, while wrinkly bassets are referred to as traditional Basset Hounds. These two distinct breeds were developed in France and Britain for different purposes. However, both breeds exhibit the exact same friendly, easy going personality.

Since the AKC doesn’t recognize these two separate breeds, all imported and domestic basset hounds are classified as one breed, basset hound. When choosing a breeding pair, Lookout View Kennels understands that almost all families are looking for a pet with a specific temperament that will blend well with both family members and other pets, rather than a true working or show companion. Our breeding pairs are raised to exhibit these traits, enriching the lives of their owners. We take great pride in our breeding practices and all new owners can be confident that one of our pups will make a fantastic addition to their unique homes.

The question that most often arises when a family is deciding to bring a basset hound into their home is “Are your basset hounds American or European?” Simply stated, the American Kennel Club, or AKC, doesn’t recognize an American basset or European as a distinct breed. Some breeders use this nomenclature to trick unknowing buyers into spending more. In the United States, a basset is a basset. Some bassets are more wrinkled than others, although bassets that are extremely wrinkled are usually fed to be morbidly obese and are not well exercised.

Kennel clubs in Europe, such as the United Kingdom and France, do differentiate between basset hounds that are shaped differently. Bassets that are trimmer with pedigree proven to be Basset Artesian Normand are referred to as such, while wrinkly bassets are referred to as traditional Basset Hounds. These two distinct breeds were developed in France and Britain for different purposes. However, both breeds exhibit the exact same friendly, easy going personality.

Since the AKC doesn’t recognize these two separate breeds, all imported and domestic basset hounds are classified as one breed, basset hound. When choosing a breeding pair, Lookout View Kennels understands that almost all families are looking for a pet with a specific temperament that will blend well with both family members and other pets, rather than a true working or show companion. Our breeding pairs are raised to exhibit these traits, enriching the lives of their owners. We take great pride in our breeding practices and all new owners can be confident that one of our pups will make a fantastic addition to their unique homes.

We developed our pricing model based on both our past interactions with buyers and the services we provide, allowing us to better serve our buyers by focusing greater attention to their needs.

Our breeding service includes a lifelong commitment to pups and buyers. This includes a text chain service allowing all the buyers in a litter to communicate with one another as the litter mates grow. If there's a problem or a question, our buyers can not only ask us, but also their pups' littermates, allowing buyers to be part of a larger family. We also offer our buyers the ability to return their pups no questions asked and to choose a replacement pup from a future litter at the time they're ready.

All puppies are accompanied by Lookout View Kennels puppy packets. Each packet includes:

AKC registration

Four generation AKC pedigree

Health certificate from Main Street Veterinary Clinic, Lafayette, GA, showing their first vaccination history

Lookout View Kennel's contract

Because we don't attempt to housebreak puppies, they have unlimited access to food at all times. To housebreak, new puppy owners will need to limit meals to up to three meals per day. Your puppy will need to eat until they're completely uninterested and then be taken out until they produce or up to 15 minutes. If they do  produce in that time, give them several of their favorite treats. If not, bring them back inside, watch them closely for signs they're ready, and take them out in 5 minute increments until they produce. Give several of their favorite treats once they produce.

Rawhides are meant to be long-lasting chews that break down into tiny, soft pieces over time. Basset hound puppies are NOT strong chewers that are able to break off rawhide chunks large enough to pose  a major choking hazard or cause an intestinal blockage. 

Bassets truly take their time chewing rawhides and do not swallow large pieces thus, they should have no digestive problems with these treats.

Considering bassets'  chewing habits and health, we highly recommend  the extra expense of high-quality, American-made chews as soon as your new puppy arrives at their new home. However, as always,  consult with your veterinarian while deciding which chews to purchase.

Based on our experience with a multitude of chew toys, we feel that only one brand is tough and durable enough to be recommended. That's why we proudly partner with BarkBox.

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