Sunday, August 2, 2009

I have the option of adopting a Pug or a basset Hound? Which is the better all around dog?

Anyone know distinctions between the breeds? I live in a small apartment. I like to train dogs, i like to go to the dog park. I like a loveable but not too needy dog. Thanks in advance
Answers:
Well, Basset Hounds are sweet, gentle, devoted, peaceful and naturally well-behaved. They fit into family life well. Their temperaments are friendly with never an indication of sharpness or viciousness. They are mild but not timid; very affectionate with its master and friendly with children. It is incapable of biting, but it may be a bit stubborn.
A Pug is "a lot of dog in a small space." They are perky, rambunctious and loyal, affectionate and loving, with a happy disposition. They are playful and charming. Clever and mischievous - with a heart-winning personality. They can be a bit willful. Highly intelligent, it bores easily with repetitive training practices. Pugs are sensitive to the tone of your voice, so harsh punishment is unnecessary. The dog is neither excitable nor dull. They are good watchdogs, very devoted and are not yappers. Pugs get along well with other dogs and pets, and they behave impeccably with both children and visitors. Do not forget though, that they require lots of attention and become jealous if their owner ignores them.
basset hound. pugs get very sick and are hard to maintain.
Basset Hounds are loud as hell and bad if you have neighbors who live close. Pug would be a much better choice for a small apartment
i have a basset hound and they
are cute but their ears STINK.
you have to clean them almost
everyday.
Basset Hound. Pugs are barkers, and very stubborn.
I like both dogs, but basset hounds get much bigger than pugs! For an apartment, I say pug.
My boyfriend has a pug. He is very energetic and loves food. You have to watch how much he eats, and make sure that there's nothing laying around that he will decide to eat like paper, plastic, etc. He is taken out on a walk 3-5 times a day. Because he sheds, the parents keep him in the kitchen most of the time, which is actually a pretty small space and not enough for the pug. Every now and then when he looks bored, he is taken to a doggy day camp.
But really, he is very endearing and loves to play all the time!
Both breeds need exercise to keep from getting overweight. Both can be love-able and are both good companion dogs. If going to the dog park, you might have more fun with the basset hound.
Pugs are more stubborn than the hounds. Hounds will make more noise.
Personally, I would choos the basset hound.
Before you adopt either you need to do your research. You are the only one who knows exactly what you want in a dog. You need to look into breed temperament, energy levels, and medical issues that each breed is subject to. You can find it all on-line. You just need to be sure that before you get the dog you know what you are getting into. We have too many homeless dogs because people get them on a whim without doing the proper research to make sure they are getting a good fit.
go figure - basset hounds
I like to go to dog parks too.
I have seen a number of basset hounds at dog parks. All of them sniffed the mulch and fencing rather than playing with the other dogs. One dog came up to one of them and he gave out a loud howel. So, if you would like a dog that will play with other dogs... basset may not be the way to go.
I hope you have a great time with your new friend. :)
1) how much room do you have?
2) how much time do you have to spend with the dog?
3) what do you want to get out of this dog
1) small apartment- Pug...Large farm- Bassett hound
2) little time- pug...a lot of spare time- bassett hound
3) a walking dog- basset hound...Chilling dog- pug
for a small apartment I would vote on getting a pug since hounds want exercise alot more, unless you will go to the park daily.
I agree with Bunny.
I had a basset hound and she had to be the greatest dog. I have to disagree with everyone saying they get loud because she didn't. I think they may be thinking of a "Hound" dog which is a larger version. Out of either dog a basset is definitely less energetic than a pug. Their ears do tend to get infected easily so to prevent that and make it less likely to have them start smelling you will need to check their ears and if dirty clean you can also just tie their ears up for a while each day I know that it will look silly but the reason they start smelling is because they do not get enough air to the ears to dry them out some. Um other health problems would be hip problem so to keep this from occurring do not allow a basset to jump over things/ off of them. Pugs on the other hand tend to have breathing problems.
So before you choose a dog research them and then choose.
BASSET HOUND! we adopted a basset hound from the pound in march and we love him they are such great dogs! get a basset hound you wont go rong with one. pug are cute and sweet but are neighbor has one and all it dose is bark and bark and bark.

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