Fun Pitbull Basset Hound Mix Facts For Kids
The Pitbull Basset Hound mix is one of those unique crossbreeds with a great temperament and friendly nature. Basset Pitbull mix belongs to the Mammal class of the Canidae family.
The scientific name of the Pit Bull mix, as with all dogs, is Canis lupus familiaris. Pitbull Basset Hound mixes are the rarest crossbreed dogs that are the result of crossbreeding Pitbull terrier and Basset Hound. The Basset Hound mix is found all over the world.
Pitbull Terrier dogs originated in England, whereas Basset Hounds originated in France and Belgium. The Pit Bull mix generally survives in moderate temperatures and makes for a great pet.
This is a crossbreed dog having the physical appearance of both the Pit Bull Terrier and the Basset Hound.
There are chances when crossbreeding two pure breeds that the result can either be one-sided, which means that the dog could entirely take the appearance of one parent, or that the result could be unique and a blend of both. These dogs have short coats and taut bodies.
Hound Pit Bull mix dogs are around 15-17 in (38-43.2 cm) tall and weigh about 40-60 lb (18-27 kg), usually found in one color or in a combination of two colors of either brown, red, black, white, or tan.
Research says that crossbreeds are healthier than pure breeds. This is possibly why the Hound Pit Bull mix has quite a long life span of 12-16 years.
They do face many health issues which totally depend on each individual dog such as, hip dysplasia, brain disorder, skin and coat allergies, bleeding disorder, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, and cardiac disease. Basset Hound Pitbull mixes need proper training and exercise with consistency, patience, and training methods that emphasize positive reinforcement.
The amount of training totally depends on each individual dog's age, temperament, and diet. It isn't easy to train them, especially for a first-time dog owner.
Basset Hound Pit mix dogs are sometimes found to be aggressive towards other dogs, which is one of the cons of Pit mix as a pet. They love being surrounded by people, especially kids.
Many organizations insist on adopting a dog rather than buying one. The Basset Hound Pitbull mix conservation status is listed as Data Deficient as they are a mixed breed.
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