Do Basset Hounds Make Good Watchdogs?
Many dogs function as watchdogs, either officially or unofficially. They greet visitors with the customary round of barking to warn them away in case they present a threatening presence. Many will actually go so far as to defend against intruders. Basset hounds are a little different. They are not aggressive and, therefore, don’t make the best watchdogs. They might issue forth a signature low growl as a warning, but this is often the extent of it. Their nature leans toward the congenial so as a watchdog a basset hound probably should not be your first choice. Dogs are known for delineating their territory through barking and marking but not every dog was born to be constantly proving his dominance over his territory. Basset hounds are usually not very territorial unless they are breeding and aren’t the best watchdogs in the world. They are, however, good at being friends.
