The Basston is a cross between a Basset Hound and a Boston Terrier. This cross is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club and can be registered through their organization. They generally make good pets with training, and are growing in popularity.
The Boston/Basset mix has a short, fine coat. Common coat colors are white with either sand, brown or chestnut markings. An occasional brushing and bath is all that is needed to care for their short coats. Their weight can very greatly between 15 and 40 pounds, and are 12 to 16 inches tall.
Basset Hound/Boston Terrier mixes are alert, yet gentle and calm. Both parent breeds are known for their good temperaments, making most of these dogs good for families with children and other pets. They can be stubborn and difficult to housebreak, so patient and consistent training is needed. These dogs don't need a whole lot of exercise, but good diet and some activity will keep their weight in check.
Average life expectancy for this mix is 12 to 15 years.
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Ducky (AKA Choo Choo) One of the sweetest little dogs ever, super smart and willing to please. My fiance likes bostons and i love bassets...so we got him...hes really a good ...
Abby She is six week old, mother is a pure breed boston, dad is a pure breed basset, and she is the cutest thing in the world. Black and white with a few bits ...
Mcfly - Basston Mcfly was super quick to potty train, it was 3 weeks of training and he has been accident free sense. he is also really quick to learn any thing I want ...
Clementine I had a basston for 8 years. She was the best dog I ever had. Last year she was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor. Unfortunately we lost her last August....
Sarg
Sarg is mad but very cute! He is always stealing our underwear and socks.
We got him from a local breeder of Bostons and Bassets and although his conception ...
Bo - Basston Bo is crazy. You never know what he might do next - a real clown.
Jake Jake is an amazing brindle baby we got him at 4.5 months and it took about 3 months to fully house train him. He loves all people and dogs and is the friendliest ...
Rhita Always ready to play. Very smart and the best at cuddling ever!
Basston Mix A cute, loving, very smart companion. Owned by Chris and Zach Flynn of Texas
HELP I am looking for a basston please help me find one. i have twitchie on the boston pitt mix . the boston will complete my famialy. if you can hlp please ...
Rhita - Basston So great
Penny - Basston Penny just turned two last week and we've had her since 7 weeks. She was super quick to potty train and is very smart (and stubborn). She is the runt ...
Rita - Basston Shes the best puppy ever..such a good companion
Beauregard He is a 4 year old Basston He's the height of a smaller Basston and weighs about 25 pounds. Black and white of a Boston Terrier. he is has a VERY calm ...
Roma I don't have a picture but I did have a great dog named Roma. I thought she was a stray for 6 months until a neighbor told me she WAS hers. She told ...
Hannah She is adorable. We went to look at a litter of Boston Terriers and Basset Hounds. When we got there, we were greeted by 10 very bouncy friendly puppies....