Appearance of the Corgi Basset
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The Corgi Basset is a medium to large hybrid dog developed from the Welsh Corgi Pembroke and the Basset Hound. Its rough, dense coat can vary from short to medium, while its colors range from black and tan, to tan, white, blue and red. The Corgi Basset's appearance has no breed standard and can vary considerably depending on the dog in question. Its face may strongly resemble the Welsh Corgi Pembroke, while its floppy ears resemble the Basset Hound. Its body is longer than it is tall, and its legs are short and stocky. A smart face lets you know this hybrid is focused. |
Temperament of the Corgi Basset
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The Corgi Basset has an affinity for adventure and would be more than happy to share good times with his family. His inquisitive nature will have him digging holes in your garden if he's not provided with other activities. The Corgi Basset will welcome its family with open paws and will attract extra attention from you. He'll ask for more if he sees you're distracted. Although your Corgi Basset is generally happy, early training should be provided to ensure he can tell the difference between a welcome stranger and a hostile intruder. Although he doesn't possess effective guard dog skills, he can still bark and act like he's the boss. This moderately active dog will play appropriately with your children. Because of its parent breed's tendency to chase rabbits, introducing pets at a young age is ideal. The Corgi Basset has moderate energy levels that make training easy as long as you have the patience. |
Needs and activities of the Corgi Basset
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Be prepared to aim for 40 minutes or more of exercise a day for this hybrid. Two walks a day will suffice, as will one free stroll in a fenced-in yard. The ideal environment for your Corgi Basset is a large rural house with a yard and a warm climate. Your curious dog would prefer to stay away from a cold climate, as his coat is not designed for long outdoor sessions in cold, windy weather. If your dog doesn't get the recommended amount of daily exercise, he may start to put on weight and eventually engage in property destruction. |
Maintenance of the Corgi Basset
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The Corgi Basset is not a hypoallergenic breed and sheds moderately. Weekly brushing is recommended to prevent the build-up of dead hair. A rubber curry brush or a sturdy but skin-friendly brush would be optimal choices for brushing the short coat. The Corgi Basset is not known for drooling or having an odor, and bathing should be limited to every 6 to 8 weeks, if necessary. Bathing your dog too often can lead to overproduction of oils on his skin. Particular attention should be paid to his eyes. If you're not sure which shampoo to use, approved hypoallergenic veterinary brands are the safest. Ears should be wiped and cleaned weekly to prevent debris build-up. Nails should be trimmed every 2 to 3 weeks. It's best to get your dog used to the grooming process when he's a puppy, so he understands what to expect. Many dogs learn to love this bonding moment. |