Absolutely not. We have bassets who jump, run, and wrestle. We also have bassets who lay around constantly. Your basset is like a human. They will develop their own personality.

This should be avoided. Basset hounds are prone to back issues due to being short, long and heavy. Stairs are not a bad thing for bassets however avoid allowing your puppy to use them on a regular basis. Going up and down stairs will put pressure on the puppies' hips ligaments. They are still growing and by allowing this on a continuous basis can lead to hip dysplasia. Basset Hounds are prone to hip dysplasia.

Basset hounds range from 55-75 pounds. The size of you basset is dependent on his genetics. Bassets will continue to grow up until 16 months of age. They will also gain weight until about two years of age. When buying a basset please consider the size they will get. Although a basset is a shorter dog they weigh often as much as a medium to large dog. Bassets need a good quality food to help ensure their health. It is also important to allow these dogs exercise as they can be prone to becoming overweight.