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Baskin

Charming, Gentle, Patient

Baskin is a designer cross between the Basset Hound and the Cocker Spaniel. This mix usually weighs about 29-40 pounds, often lands somewhere between its parent coat types, and often blends a calmer companion temperament with moderate activity needs from both sides of the pedigre…

⚖️ 28.66–39.68 lbs 📏 13.2–15.7" 🎂 11–14 years 🧠 Intelligence #46 — average
Mix of: 🐕 Basset Hound🐕 Cocker Spaniel
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Traits

Baskin Characteristics

Energy

40%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

70%

Grooming

70%

Friendliness

90%

Coat Type

Medium Weekly Brushing

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #46

Intelligence

🎂 12.5yr

Average lifespan

💰 $19K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $373/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 2

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: Ear mites/infections, Ectropion (Droopy eyes)

Owner resources

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Baskin food & nutrition tools
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Baskin training & walking gear
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Care basics

Baskin Care Tips

Does best with shorter daily walks, enrichment toys, and careful weight management.

Keep coat maintenance steady with weekly brushing and routine skin, ear, and nail checks.

Consistency matters—keep sessions short, reward-based, and started early for best results.

Owner fit

Who the Baskin Suits

  • Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 4/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally friendly and calm, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Grooming commitment: moderate — slicker brush weekly, seasonal deshedding

Before you choose

Make an Informed Baskin Decision

🐾 Is this breed right for me?

Compare your lifestyle, home, experience level, and activity needs.

 💰 What does a Baskin cost?

Estimate puppy, annual, food, care, and lifetime ownership costs.

 📋 New to dog ownership?

Prepare your home, budget, routine, and expectations before adoption.

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✂️ Baskin grooming guide
🩺 Baskin health concerns
💊 Baskin supplement considerations
🦮 Baskin training guide

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