Basset Hound Characteristics
Dedicated to his master and family, the Basset Hound is affectionate, calm and friendly. Always wanting to fit into family life, he doesn’t like to be left alone. They are generally well behaved but can also be very stubborn.
They are known for their distinctive features, including their long, droopy ears, wrinkled foreheads, and sad-looking eyes.
Due to its continuous dragging of its ears, the Basset Hound tends to suffer from infections in this area, which is why it is necessary to clean them often along with the belly and legs. He is also prone to obesity so he must walk often as obesity can cause back and joint disorders. On the other hand, they are equally prone to ear infections and eye diseases.
Basset Hound Inherited Disease and Traits Testing Panels
We can offer the below tests for the Basset Hound singularly or as combos or as included in the most comprehensive Panel “DogCheck 4.0”:
- Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing which is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test Kit.
- Hyperuricosuria DNA Test for Uric Acid is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the mutated gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU).
You can choose the best option for you by clicking below:
For the above tests, if done singularly or as combos, we offer the results in 7-10 working days from receipt of samples to the laboratory.
If they are all included in the most comprehensive test called “DogCheck 4.0“, which also gives information about coat colour traits, the turnaround is 3-4 weeks from receipts of the samples to the laboratory. Please refer to the list below to see all the genes tested in this case.
NOTE: There is an extra cost of £45 to test the genes mentioned on the table as *xP as they are not included in the Dog Check 4.0 Report unless the extra fee has been paid at the checkout.
Dog Intolerance Test
The Dog Intolerance Test checks for your dog’s sensitivity to 152 food and 48 environmental and artificial allergens.. Click here to read more about the At Home Dog Intolerance Test.
Dog Paternity Test
Our Dog DNA Paternity Test is a quick and easy way to accurately determine the parentage of your canine. Fast, accurate and conclusive results. Click here to read more about our Dog Paternity Test with mother or Dog Paternity Test without Mother.