That basset is overweight. I've had two. A trim basset can run and play very easily and stairs are zero problem (until old age). Ours plays very well with our boxer and sprints around outside and swims very well. People like their bassets to be fat, but its not good for them. A trim basset is a happy, long lived basset.
My mum has two bassets and that one is overweight. Like every dog breed they should still have a clearly defined waist line from above. He doesn't. Hes clearly happy and loved but is definitely overweight, I hate that people think Bassets are "supposed" to be fat, they have enough strain on thier joints and back without extra weight
He doesn't need to loose some weight, he's just fluffy, I have a basset hound and I always make her go down the stairs first so I can watch her do that same bouncing. She reminds me of a Slinky.
I've had Basset Hounds for many years and my family rescue them and we've always been told that Bassets must NEVER GO UP AND DOWN STAIRS!
They are very heavy dogs and yours looks particularly heavy and when they go down stairs, there is far too much weight put upon those two dumpy front legs and they can suffer from joint pains/sprains or displaced ligaments!!!!
He's Gorgeous We Have A Basset Although Shes Only A Puppy And We Carry Her Up And Downstairs Unfourtuanatly Shes Getting A Little Bit Big For That Now =[.... We'll Have To Buy Her A Stair Lift Lol =]
I took my BH to the vet last week and he is much leaner than this one and the vet told me he needed to gain just a few pounds because being overweight for a BH causes joint and other problems. I know, I´m not a vet but he looks overweight and you can see because of the lack of agility. My BH would come down a lot quicker. Anyways this is just my opinion, please don´t get mad at me, You´ve got a beautiful dog. :-)
aww, stairs are actually really bad for bassetts--causes hip and back probs. is it possible to keep his food/bed on the same ground-level floor? adorable though :-)
I know in some homes it's impossible to avoid stairs--my relatives have a bi-level & they also have 2 bassets so stair-hopping is a daily event (even though there's really nothing of interest to the dawgs in the basement, they want to check it out anyway).
For Serious. The elevator was not put in for him, but it is definitely a benefit. He actually does have lower back problems. Two herniated disks to be exact. Stairs are actually really bad for bassetts. The effects may not show up when their young, but they will certainly catch up with them as they get older.
That is really great to hear about the elevator. I hope they look into getting one installed, as like you said, the stairs will catch up with the dogs eventually :-(
@widowhlper there go my dreams of having a basset :) i already have a labradoodle with a bum acl ligament and nooo way do i want to bother with that again..or maybe my dog just purposfully makes me feel bad for him he's very smart that way :)
there is one more of him posted under videos where he is getting out of a basket that is way too small. we have 2 welsh corgis that we got this basket for, but henry insisted on getting in it. you can check it out under widowhlper.
Hahaha my basset hound dose that but much faster
Still very cute hahaa
Hooters941 4 days ago
I love how droopy basset hounds get, so floppy and cute :)
alexbeachballs 1 week ago
He does NOT need to shed ANY pounds...he's perfectly plump for me! Gorgeous all over!
vtvargo 4 months ago
That basset is overweight. I've had two. A trim basset can run and play very easily and stairs are zero problem (until old age). Ours plays very well with our boxer and sprints around outside and swims very well. People like their bassets to be fat, but its not good for them. A trim basset is a happy, long lived basset.
arsenalgunners2 4 months ago
My Basset likes to climb and is a trim 47lbs. Stairs are no problem. She also likes to run.
tominspeedway 8 months ago
My mum has two bassets and that one is overweight. Like every dog breed they should still have a clearly defined waist line from above. He doesn't. Hes clearly happy and loved but is definitely overweight, I hate that people think Bassets are "supposed" to be fat, they have enough strain on thier joints and back without extra weight
DonkeyDanni 8 months ago
Bassets are an asset !!! I love Henry....he is so cute.
MultiDiamondSparkle 1 year ago
That's what my bassets do!
MacNCrazyCheese534 1 year ago
He's just big built and adorable. Keep em coming. :-) I have a girl basset that is on the petite side.
GardensLadybug 1 year ago
He doesn't need to loose some weight, he's just fluffy, I have a basset hound and I always make her go down the stairs first so I can watch her do that same bouncing. She reminds me of a Slinky.
LadyAlister 1 year ago
Go Henry!!
mszoomy 1 year ago
i have two bassets ones a puppy ones not and the little one follows the big one around every where
big ones name :shy
little ones name :lola
mxb39 2 years ago
I think its the cutest thing when they come down the stairs with the rolls of fat on there head.!!! :)
peepingproductions 2 years ago 2
to tell you the truth its not fat its just extra skin that they seem to have
mxb39 2 years ago 2
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stupid owner!! That is dangerous for them. Don't be irreponsable
bukerxtreme10 2 years ago
I've had Basset Hounds for many years and my family rescue them and we've always been told that Bassets must NEVER GO UP AND DOWN STAIRS!
They are very heavy dogs and yours looks particularly heavy and when they go down stairs, there is far too much weight put upon those two dumpy front legs and they can suffer from joint pains/sprains or displaced ligaments!!!!
walkerjoanna 2 years ago
good point
silver0rchid 2 years ago
Yes, one solution would be to exercise them more, so they will keep leaner and healthier.
chinchonchinchon 2 years ago
lol my two bassets do that too lol its sooooooo cute!!! go henry!!!
o0BloodyRose0o 3 years ago
aww, dose he do the same thig when he gose upstaris? cause ours dose, it is so cute to see him do it.
Theclosetghost 3 years ago
basset hounds are my most favorite dogs ever!
vivalapresley 3 years ago 2
my basset hound Scooby Doo goes down our staris like that too, its soo funny to watch him teeter down the steeps like that.
lilangelkitty86 3 years ago
a little bit of why it is wonderful to be alive- to watch this.
hulagu79 4 years ago 6
He's Gorgeous We Have A Basset Although Shes Only A Puppy And We Carry Her Up And Downstairs Unfourtuanatly Shes Getting A Little Bit Big For That Now =[.... We'll Have To Buy Her A Stair Lift Lol =]
pinkpunkempire 4 years ago
And here I thought my basset, Droopy, was the only one who went down the stairs like a seesaw. Thanks!!! *****
bassetmamaX2 4 years ago 2
cute basset but he should lose some weight.
elegantloli 4 years ago
he's actually not overweight. hard to believe, i know, but he is the correct weight for a bassett.
widowhlper 4 years ago 7
I took my BH to the vet last week and he is much leaner than this one and the vet told me he needed to gain just a few pounds because being overweight for a BH causes joint and other problems. I know, I´m not a vet but he looks overweight and you can see because of the lack of agility. My BH would come down a lot quicker. Anyways this is just my opinion, please don´t get mad at me, You´ve got a beautiful dog. :-)
krujjer 3 years ago
i believe you he just looks fat cause hes got extra skin
mxb39 2 years ago 3
aww, stairs are actually really bad for bassetts--causes hip and back probs. is it possible to keep his food/bed on the same ground-level floor? adorable though :-)
OneSleepyTabby 4 years ago 6
you'll be happy to know that we have an elevator in our house and he rides up and down on it. this was a rare exception.
widowhlper 4 years ago 5
For serious? Or...are you joking ;-) ?
I know in some homes it's impossible to avoid stairs--my relatives have a bi-level & they also have 2 bassets so stair-hopping is a daily event (even though there's really nothing of interest to the dawgs in the basement, they want to check it out anyway).
OneSleepyTabby 4 years ago
For Serious. The elevator was not put in for him, but it is definitely a benefit. He actually does have lower back problems. Two herniated disks to be exact. Stairs are actually really bad for bassetts. The effects may not show up when their young, but they will certainly catch up with them as they get older.
widowhlper 4 years ago
That is really great to hear about the elevator. I hope they look into getting one installed, as like you said, the stairs will catch up with the dogs eventually :-(
OneSleepyTabby 4 years ago
@widowhlper there go my dreams of having a basset :) i already have a labradoodle with a bum acl ligament and nooo way do i want to bother with that again..or maybe my dog just purposfully makes me feel bad for him he's very smart that way :)
themaxster100 6 months ago
nice hop
Kavonfl 4 years ago
Your Basset is soooo cute, any more videos of him?
danchuck10 4 years ago
there is one more of him posted under videos where he is getting out of a basket that is way too small. we have 2 welsh corgis that we got this basket for, but henry insisted on getting in it. you can check it out under widowhlper.
widowhlper 4 years ago