How is the Basset Hound at hunting?

The Basset Hound’s hunting ability is fairly strong; it is generally better at hunting small animals such as rabbits, foxes, and pheasants. It inherited ancestors’ hunting instinct with a very keen sense of smell and hearing, so it is good at tracking and locating prey.

In addition, the Basset Hound has good stamina and a flexible body, so it can track prey quickly and persistently in complex environments. However, family-kept Bassets lack systematic training and hunt poorly; to perform better, owners should give proper training in tracking, scent, and obedience.