Hush Basset

Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel Mixed Breed Dogs

Information and Pictures

A shiny black Hush Basset is laying on the back of a tan couch

Mr. Bojangles the Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix)

Other Names

Cocker Basset

Description

The Hush Basset is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Basset Hound and the Cocker Spaniel. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

Recognition

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry^®

Recognized Names

American Canine Hybrid Club = Cocker Basset

A black and tan with white and a gold Hush Basset are sitting in grass. They are both panting

"These are our Basset / Cocker Spaniel cross females shown here at 16 years old. They are littermates. Norma Jean is black and tan) and Lucy is gold."

"These dogs are the most gentle and loving animals we have ever had. They are exceptionally loyal and always looking to please. They were somewhat destructive and difficult as puppies; terrible chewers. However, I believe that a large part of the issue was that we got them as littermates and I was a lousy trainer. Within a couple of years, they settled very well and did well with obedience training. Norma Jean's weakness was always garbage cans.

"Both dogs liked to be with people. They grew up with 3 children and never bit anyone. They enjoyed lying in the sun and going for walks or runs in the field, but have never been overly playful or excitable. Their coats were completely different. The black and tan dog had a sleek and short shiny coat. Lucy had long, thick hair (she sheds).

"They have always been healthy other than some arthritis. They do have long backs and Lucy does require medication now for pain. Lucy is alone now. She has been quite happy for the past 10 months since her littermate died. In fact, she is even more loving. She is a beautiful and happy old dog at 17."

A white and brown Hush Basset is wearing a red, white and black jersey shirt sitting on a wooden deck. Its mouth is open and tongue is out

"Elvis, our Hush Basset at 7 months old is the best, playful, loving dog in the world..."

A black Hush Basset puppy is sitting on a flag stone porch looking forward.

Luna the Hush Basset puppy at 10 weeks old—"She found a spot of sunshine on the patio and posed for the photo! She is black with a tiny white spot on her nose and a white chest and totally gorgeous!"

Close Up - A brown with white Hush Basset puppy is laying in a green lawn chair

Lottie the Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy at 8 weeks old is a sable and white parti, bred by Dakota Winds.

A small brown with white Hush Basset puppy is sniffing around in grass

Little, a 5-week-old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.

A small tan with white Hush Basset puppy is sitting in grass. There is a red truck behind it

Lad, a 5-week-old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.

A small black with white and tan Hush Basset puppy is sitting in grass looking forward.

Libby, a 5-week-old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.

A gold with white Hush Basset puppy is sitting in grass.

Layla, a 5-week-old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.

Close Up - A tan with white Hush Basset puppy is sleeping on a white pillow.

Two-week-old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.

Close Up - A brown with white and black Hush Basset puppy is sitting on a white pillow

Two-week old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.

Close Up - A black with white Hush Basset puppy is sleeping on a white pillow

Two-week-old Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel mix) puppy, bred by Dakota Winds.