Health Guarantee

Keeping your Basset Hound healthy starts with knowing the breed’s unique needs.

At Alex Basset Hound Puppies, we make Basset Hound health a top priority from day one. Our goal is to help you raise a happy, strong companion with a long, active life. Whether you’re preparing for a new puppy or caring for an adult Basset, our tips cover everything you need.

First, regular veterinary visits play a key role in preventing illness. Start with vaccinations and deworming early in your puppy’s life. Bassets are prone to ear infections, so clean their ears weekly and keep them dry. Dental health also matters—brush their teeth and provide safe chew toys to prevent plaque buildup.

Next, proper feeding builds the foundation for good health. We recommend high-quality dog food rich in protein, vitamins, and essential fats. Portion control is important, too. Because Bassets are low to the ground and stocky, they gain weight easily. Obesity leads to joint and spine problems, so always feed based on weight and age guidelines.

Daily exercise keeps your Basset agile and happy. A long walk or a calm play session can help burn calories and reduce stress. Still, avoid overexertion—Basset Hounds are prone to hip and elbow issues. Keep walks steady and avoid high-impact activity like jumping or climbing stairs.

Socialization and mental stimulation are just as vital as physical activity. Bassets are sensitive, affectionate, and intelligent. They thrive in loving homes where they receive attention and mental enrichment. Toys, puzzles, and new experiences help reduce boredom and anxiety.

All our breeding dogs undergo genetic testing, and we only breed from lines with strong health and temperament. Each puppy comes microchipped, vaccinated, and checked by a licensed veterinarian before adoption. This gives your Basset the healthiest start possible.

We also recommend regular grooming. Keep nails trimmed, bathe your Basset monthly with gentle shampoo, and brush them weekly to reduce shedding. This routine prevents skin issues and strengthens your bond with your dog.

To learn more, visit the AKC Basset Hound page. For personalized advice, feel free to contact us directly.

Your Basset’s health is a lifelong journey. With the right care and a little love, your puppy will reward you with years of loyalty and joy.

We take pride in the fact that our relationship with you does not end when you take home a Puppy from us. As a conscientious breeder, experienced Puppy counsellors, and die-hard Puppy lovers, we’d like to believe nothing can ever go wrong with our Puppy’s. However, certain things are never in our control. A Puppy’s health is dependent on a lot of factors like genetics, exercise, food & nourishment and overall care.

If something does go wrong, we always strive to help, oftentimes even when our guarantee doesn’t cover it. While we may not be able to guarantee that your Puppy will never have a health problem, we guarantee that we will do our best to ensure your new family member is a healthy one!

The cause of death should be certified by a licensed veterinarian.

In the event of the death of a pet, due to genetics, after ten years of birth, we will issue a credit in the amount of 70% of the original cost towards the purchase of a replacement Puppy of equivalent value. The cause of death should be certified by a licensed veterinarian.

Nothing delights us more than knowing we were able to bring a healthy, happy Puppy to you. We do seek out your help to ensure your Puppy remains healthy. Here are a few

measures that will help:

Send us a copy of the examination (medical record) within 2 business days of receiving your pet. The examination must be performed by a licensed veterinarian. Your pet will come with up-to-date, age-appropriate vaccinations, so make sure you do not vaccinate within the first ten days of receiving your pet.

The daily healthcare and maintenance of your pet, including all the recommended immunizations and examinations.

While we de-worm and vaccinate your pet till the departure date, we’d like you to continue proper de-worming and conducting regular exams up to 16 weeks of age or more (or as recommended by the veterinarian).

We cannot guarantee the disposition or temperament, conformation, size, weight, colour, markings or breeding ability of your new pet.

No replacements will be given if the breeds that are known to be prone to hip dysplasia, are overweight.

Failure to provide your Puppy with timely inoculations or regular veterinary care will void this guarantee.

This guarantee does not cover any costs associated with spaying or neutering, including undescended testes.

We require all our Puppies to undergo a thorough checkup before they are shipped to you. This checkup is performed by our licensed vet who issues the Veterinary Health reports for all our Puppies. This report certifies the health condition for every Puppy against Cardiovascular, Skin, Coat, Eyes, Mouth, Teeth, Gums, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Ears, Urogenital and Gastrointestinal diseases.

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