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Origin of the Basset Hound What is a Basset Hound	Understanding the Basset Hound The Basset Personality
Personality and Physical Traits of the Basset Hound	Is a Basset Hound the Right Dog for You and Your Family?
How to Find a Good Basset Hound	How to Distinguish Reputable Breeders from Backyard Breeders and Puppy Mills
Finding a Reputable Breeder	Useful Addresses
National Directory of Basset Hound Breed Clubs	Questions Breeders May Ask Buyers
Questions to Ask a Breeder	Never Buy a Basset from a Pet Store
Adopting a Rescue Basset Advantages/Disadvantages	Basset Hound Rescue Addresses
Should You Choose a Male or a Female	Spaying and Neutering
The Purchase of an Adult Versus a Puppy	Purchasing a Companion Pet
The Basset in Obedience, Agility, Tracking or Field Trialing	Purchasing a Show Prospect
The Decision to Purchase a Basset Hound	Making Your Home Safe for Your Puppy
The Basset Shopping List: Things to Buy for your Puppy	Things to Take when You Pick up Your Puppy
Bringing Your Puppy Home	Housebreaking & Housebreaking when Owners Work
Some Feeding Tips	Exercising Your Basset Hound
Grooming the Basset Hound	Health Concerns for Bassets
Preventative Health Measures that Owners Can Take	Training Your Basset Hound
Useful Books and Resouces, Pet Supplies, Mail Order