Active
Loving
Alert
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Bluetick Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Hush Bassets are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Rat Terrier and Bluetick Coonhound

Basset Hound and American Cocker Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
Black
White

Black
White
Red
Brown
Cream
Pied
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Bluetick Rat Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Hush Bassets have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

Bluetick Rat Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Hush Basset breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Usually Very Healthy

Gastric Torsion
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Skin Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Thrombopathia

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Corneal Erosion
Glaucoma
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Bleeding Disorder

Ear Examination
Orthopedic
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

Blood Test
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Skeletal Exam

Bluetick Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Hush Bassets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Playing fetch

Playing Ball, Cuddles, Running, Walking, Snuggling, Loves walks

Bluetick Rat Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Hush Bassets are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bluetick Rat Terrier, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hush Basset, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bluetick Rat Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Hush Bassets usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Bluetick Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Hush Basset requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bluetick Rat Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Hush Basset should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 38-60 pound (17 - 27 kg) Bluetick Rat Terrier feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-65 pound (11 - 29 kg) Hush Basset feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Hush Basset is somewhere $1.70 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Hush Basset is between $50 - $76. This makes an average of $600 - $912 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Hush Bassets are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.