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Q: Which is better male or female Basset Hound?

For the Basset Hound, it doesnt really matter if you choose a male or female. Unlike some breeds, there is little difference in temperament and trainability of a male versus female Basset Hound.

THE KENNEL

Welcome to Renaissance Bassets!

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Dawn Jaronoski
William Pratt & Darlene Pratt
Basset Hound Club Of Greater Detroit
Corinne Rigoni
Looking Glass Basset Hound Club
Robert Linebaugh
Western Michigan Basset Hound Club
Jennifer Obreiter
Sandra K Wittenberg
Sandra Johnson & George Johnson
Are there 2 types of basset Hounds?
Which is better male or female Basset Hound?
Do basset Hounds like to cuddle?
Is a Basset Hound a good house dog?

I began the Renaissance line in 2004, but I had my first basset when I was 12. Before starting Renaissance, I apprenticed for almost nine years with Frank and Virginia Kovalic of the legendary Stoneybluff line, managing their kennel and showing their dogs. Eventually, we became co-breeders and co-owners of several top-ranked bassets, including Ch. Stoneybluff Montgomery. The Kovalics had a remarkable breeding and showing program for 37 years and were known all over the world. When the Kovalics retired, I was fortunate to be able to acquire the nucleus of their younger dogs to begin Renaissance Bassets.

The kennel is located on my family farm outside of Jackson, Michigan. The dogs live in the house and have a large, fenced-in area in which to romp during good weather. A converted chicken coop serves as a covered, enclosed space that can be a shelter from the rain or a kennel for visiting dogs. (The old chicken coop now even boasts a working kitchen!)

One room in the house even serves as the nursery, with a whelping box.

The focus of my kennel is on show dogs and companions. Actually, all of my dogs are companions first, but many have also finished their championships in conformation. (The name conformation is used to describe the activity of judging dogs against each other in the show ring to determine which one conforms most closely to the breed's standard.)

Not every dog, however, is cut out for the show ring. Some may not have the personality and desire to perform well in the ring, and others may not be as close to the standard as I would like — though the untrained eye might not see it. So it's important that all my dogs have the sweet, gentle temperament to be great companions. Basset hounds are wonderful family dogs, and I'm just as proud of those dogs who serve as companions to their human families as I am of my show champions. You will find in looking over the site that many of my champions are actually family pets, and I am very grateful to the cooperation I have from their owners to advance their show careers when the dogs aren't sleeping on someone's sofa. Furthermore, many of my retired show dogs go on to become family pets.

I'm extremely involved in promoting the breed. I currently serve as the president of the Basset Hound Club of Greater Detroit. I am also the Midwest breeder referral contact for the Basset Hound Club of America and have been a member of BHCA since 1999. I am also a member of the Basset Hound Club of Canada and the Canadian Kennel Club.

The health of my dogs is of paramount importance to me. That's why I test my dogs for genetic diseases such as thrombopathia and mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS1), and I encourage other breeders to get their dogs tested as well.

This website provides information about all the activities of Renaissance Bassets. You'll find details about the breed, about some of our show dogs as well as our companions, answers to frequently asked questions about basset hounds, as well as links to other basset sites and contact information. I'm also on Facebook at facebook.com/renaissancebassets.

Thanks for visiting!

Breeder Location:

Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6776

Email:

Primary Phone: 734-483-5840 696

Are there 2 types of basset Hounds?

Well, in terms of appearance, the European and American basset hounds are not significantly different. The main differences between these two dog breeds lie in their size, skin and coat color, diet and nutrition, grooming needs, temperament, and health problems.

Which is better male or female Basset Hound?

For the Basset Hound, it doesn't really matter if you choose a male or female. Unlike some breeds, there is little difference in temperament and trainability of a male versus female Basset Hound.

Do basset Hounds like to cuddle?

Do Basset Hounds Cuddle? Especially loving and affectionate toward their families, Basset Hounds are a cuddly dog breed.

Is a Basset Hound a good house dog?

Basset Hounds are usually calm dogs that do well even in small houses and apartments. They should live indoors with their family, ideally with access to a yard. They're not suited to living outdoors in extreme heat or cold.