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Don't understand the fuss - Basset Hounds weigh more or the same than the average Bull dog - I have had three at one time sailing with me for weekends at a time.
Both personalities of the breeds - just want to be close to the owner. Nope not great rail meat as they prefer the high side, but having either onboard is about owner understanding and doing some heavy lifting - which can be adverted if you train them right.
My Bassets for example know before hand the posture they have to take before being lifted in a raised truck or being lifted or dropped down a 8 foot drop...
Just FYI - lifting a large animal - hand hands behind the hind hind legs and hands before the front legs - prevents back fatigue as you can cradle them. This thread is stupid and without any factual evidence other than breed and personal experience.
Yes, large / weighted dogs with short footed statures take more work - but have more ability and spunk than a taco chihuahua...Doesn't mean they can't advantage or enjoy the sailing life - do you compare you SO the same?
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