Bascottie Dog Breed

Perhaps the one thing that the parent breeds of Bascotties have in common is that they are hunters who are built low to the ground. Due to this, these hybrids are probably going to be the same and may have even been bred to try and get the best characteristics of the two pure breeds to work in tandem. These might not be the best dogs if you've never had a dog. Terriers are not exactly recommended for first-timers, and Basset Hounds are difficult for inexperienced dog owners. They are most likely not good as guide dogs, and they can be OK as family pets if you have kids who understand respect for dogs. If you like to hunt and have a rural house, this could be a great dog!

Here are some good and bad things about this crossbred dog:

The Bascottie is an odd hybrid dog that doesn't seem to be very common and is probably not a dog that is intentionally produced. You might get a hyperactive Basset Hound-looking dog, or a lazy and not entirely bright Scottish Terrier when these two purebreds are mated — or maybe a bit of both or something altogether different! There is not much known about these mixed breed dogs, and it's a gamble on how any of them might turn out.

When it comes to intelligence, everyone has a different definition. When it comes to the intelligence ranking of dogs, however, Scottish Terriers rank in the middle and Bassett Hounds tend to be near the bottom. As such, there's nearly no telling what will happen with a Bascottie.

You might get a happy-go-lucky hybrid dog who is easy to read and ready to be your friend, or you may get one that is more interested in hunting, chasing, and not seeking new human friends. It all depends on how much of which parent breed your Bascottie inherits.

Bascotties can be highly energetic, or they may want to lie around all day and just be with you. They might choose to be very active for part of the day and then not do anything for parts, too. These hybrids come from very different doggy parents when it comes to strength and activity.

Bascotties are uncharted territory when it comes to health. Scottish Terriers have few ailments but they are serious, and Basset Hounds have a lot of common problems that can often be prevented. Because of this, you may end up with a dog who has all sorts of issues, or you might get lucky and be dealt a good hand due to hybrid vigor.

Here are some of the many possible health conditions that can occur in a Bascottie:

• Bloat
• Entropion
• Ectropion
• Glaucoma
• Otitis externa
• Scotty Cramp
• Elbow dysplasia
• Thrombopathia
• Patellar luxation
• Von Willebrand's disease
• Intervertebral disc disease
• Craniomandibular osteopathy
• Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)

The average lifespan of these mixed breed canines is anywhere from 10 to 15 years.