![]() By using an enzyme toothpaste or brushing teeth every day, you can help prevent painful dental diseases later in life. Unfortunately, many dog owners overlook this, which is why gum disease is one of the most common health issues in dogs. Practicing good dental care for dogs is also important. Plus, if anything is happening, you can catch it early and get to the vet. By doing regular checks and carefully cleaning your dog’s ears when it’s necessary, you can keep ear infections at bay. Since a Basset Hound Mix is likely to have droopy ears, they will be more prone to ear infections because their ears are more likely to trap dirt and moisture. Weekly ear checks with careful cleanings as needed can help prevent ear infections. A Hairless Chinese Crested only has tufts of fur on their head, tails, and ankles while a coated. Chinese Crested Dogs come in hairless and coated varieties. Although the other parent breed could affect this slightly, you should be able to expect a similar life span in a Chinese Crested Mix. But, some dog’s nails grow more quickly than others or don’t wear down as much naturally, so you may need to cut your dog’s nails more often. A Chinese Crested Dog generally lives for 13-18 years. Trimming nails on a monthly basis is usually enough to keep them from growing too long. Regardless of coat type, you will need to care for your Basset Hound Mix’s nails, ears, and teeth. The other parent breed in the mix could result in more or less required grooming. Weekly brushing, regular cleaning of the face wrinkles, and the occasional bath are usually enough to keep their coat looking great. If a Basset Hound Mix ends up with a Basset Hound coat, they will shed moderately year-round. Also, reputable breeders screen their stock to avoid passing on issues to puppies, so you should be asking about the genetic and health history of both of the parents anyway.Ī mixed-breed dog can inherit a coat similar to one of their parents or a coat that is truly a blend of both. The other parent breed could add some other potential health concerns into the mix, so it’s important to talk to the breeder about them. Because bloat in dogs can become dangerous quickly, it’s important to know the symptoms so you know when to get help and also how to prevent it. If a Basset Hound Mix also has droopy ears, then they will also be more prone to developing ear infections.īasset Hounds are also at a higher risk for bloat. From the Basset Hound side, some potential health concerns for a Basset Hound Mix could include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and glaucoma.īecause of their long, droopy ears, Basset Hounds are also more prone to ear infections. ![]() ![]() A mixed-breed dog can inherit the potential health concerns from one, both, or neither of their parent breeds. Are mixed-breed dogs healthier? They can be, but that is not a guarantee.
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