Basset Odor?


Posted by Bridget ® , Jul 03,2002,11:33 Post Reply    Forum

We don't quite have a full Basset Hound but this "problem" seems to come from the Basset end of him so I'm asking here. Bobby McGee is a German Shepherd / Basset mix we rescued 3 years ago as a puppy. We really didn't know what he was at the time (just that his mom was a German Shepherd as she was at the Humane Society with him). He now has a long German Shepherd body on little Basset legs. Nobody that sees him goes without making some overgrown weiner dog comment...but we love him! =)

Anyway, on to my question...I was reading a message board the other day where someone was looking for a dog. Someone recommended a Basset to them and then someone else said that Bassets smell. A regular to the boards (who is a vet) said that Bassets do tend to have an odor if not cared for properly. McGee has an unbearable odor somedays that is just awful. He is bathed regularly and is kept brushed/clean. Is there something else I should be doing as a (part) Basset owner to keep him odor free? Our vet has never discussed anything with us. Thanks in advance.

Bridget


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