The lovable big -
eared hounds don't get their name from a person named Basset.
Not exact matches
Floppy -
eared dogs like Cocker Spaniels, Basset
Hounds, and other long -
eared dogs tend to have more ear infections than dogs with upright ears.
However, how often they actually need cleaning will depend on the breed (long
eared breeds and
hounds may need cleaning once a week, while dogs with upright ears may need it monthly or less), the age of the dog, and can even vary by individual dog.
Scratching and head shaking, especially in pendulous -
eared breeds like Beagles and Basset
Hounds, can cause a kind of blood blister called a hematoma where the pinna swells like a balloon.
A smaller cousin, the petit basset griffon Vendeen, and the long -
eared basset
hound have been recognized by the AKC for decades.