adopting a bassador puppy

[labmomma]

I own two rescued labs and installed "Invisible Fence" this summer to keep them on my property. They have 3 out of our 10 acres enclosed and it gives them plenty of roaming room. It wasn't all that expensive compared to the numberous trips I had to make heach day to bring them back and it was a lot cheaper than traditional fencing. I highly recommend it and the only draw back is that it doesn't keep other dogs out. Luckily we're isolated and that hasn't become a problem. Good luck to you with your upcoming adoption.

[prechrswife]

We have bassets, and they are sweethearts of dogs. They are the most laid-back dogs I've ever had. They are very low-energy. Sometimes we joke that they are cats in dog bodies because they nap so much. Labs, in general, are more energetic, so that could make a difference in personality. I will say that bassets do have a tendency to wander if they are not in a confined area. They tend to follow their noses.

Here is a link to a basset forum, and there were (and probably still are--I just don't frequent that site much anymore) several "bassador" owners there who may be able to give you some good ideas:

http://www.basset.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

Hope this helps!

[Corinna]

Before getting the expense of the invisible fence check with thee salesmen some breeds (and indiviual dogs) totally ignore the zaps . Had a freind whos boxer walked right through it all the time. If salesman denies that fact walk away from him fast. Just remeber too a houd bays not bark . Had neighbors with 2 bluetick hounds They never taght them to be quiet . it was horrible living next to them.

[prechrswife]

Just remeber too a houd bays not bark . Had neighbors with 2 bluetick hounds They never taght them to be quiet . it was horrible living next to them.

That depends on the dog. Our boys do have the loud baying bark, but they really aren't barkers, thankfully. The only things that really make them bark are stray dogs and squirrels. Our neighbor's beagle also has that deep hound bark, and he is definitely a barker.

[melcheck]

I just go a brand new bassador...basset lab mix and she is the most amazing puppy she is quiet when you are sitting and watching tv and loves to run around outside. I haven't had an issue with her taking off anywhere because she sticks by my feet. she is the cutest little darling.

Here is the link to her page...

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/780487

I would suggest this breeding to almost anyone Cola, my puppy, seems to have a good mix of behaviours from both breeds!

[cloverfdx]

But being a x breed all pups will/ can be totally different .

[MonicanHonda]

I'm afraid this may be a newer designer dog. Maybe not yet, but soon, as I've seen quite a few around here. When looking for a puppy for my aunt, there was a bassador at the local shelter not too long ago. Very nice dog, but not for them.

[mikkehla]

My Honeygirl is a Beagle/Lab mix. She definatley is a hound and will follow her nose, however, she has enough obedience to come when called (most of the time). She can be extremely stubborn, but has never once run away on us and she is off the leash frequently, however, she is never left alone outside for too long or else her nose will get the best of her.

As long as you train the puppy right and be very observant when off the leash, I trust this can be an excellent dog.

[InekaGuerra]

He was laid back, smart, very obedient. He had a great big bark that would which probably was a great security factor when I was living alone. Best dog in the world. He was a rescue and lived 14 years. He weighed about 55 lbs. As he got older he had trouble with stairs, but only the last few years. He was fine on stairs until then and enjoyed the exercise.