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Basset Hounds in St. John's, right now
We aren't tracking any adoptable Basset Hounds in or near St. John's at the moment. Listings update regularly as Newfoundland rescues take in new dogs, and a Basset Hound in St. John's typically gets adopted within days of being posted. Browse the full Newfoundland dogs list to see Basset Hounds in other Newfoundland cities, or save this page and check back soon.
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Adopting a Basset Hound in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Basset Hound is a low, heavy, astonishingly strong scent hound with a nose second only to the Bloodhound. They are gentle, patient, and famously good-natured, and they are also stubborn in a way that defeats most first-time trainers. Newfoundland already knows this family of dog well through Beagle Paws and the beagle-heavy shape of local rescue, and a Basset is that same nose-first temperament in a slower, sturdier package.
Bassets are uncommon in Newfoundland rescue and usually arrive through owner rehoming, often from homes that did not expect the baying, the drool, or the weight gain. This page pulls every adoptable Basset and Basset cross from the Newfoundland shelters we cover into one place, refreshed regularly.
Ears, backs, weight, and a damp Atlantic climate
Two things define practical Basset ownership. The first is those long, heavy, low-hanging ears, which trap moisture and are prone to infection. In a climate built on rain, drizzle, and fog, drying the ears after wet walks stops being optional. The second is the back: a long spine on short legs makes Bassets prone to intervertebral disc disease, so keep them lean, discourage jumping off furniture, and use a ramp for the car.
The rest is scent hound reality. A Basset locked onto a trail goes deaf to recall, so leashed walking and a fenced yard are the defaults, and long sniffy walks satisfy them far better than distance. They are heavy for their height, which means a slushy Avalon sidewalk soaks a low-slung belly quickly and road salt needs rinsing off. Weight control is the single biggest lever on a Basset's joints and lifespan. Newfoundland rescues provide a veterinary assessment before adoption.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable dog across the province on Dog Adoption Newfoundland and Labrador.
The rescues that most often list Basset Hounds across Newfoundland are St. John's Humane Services. For breed-specific background, the Canadian Kennel Club is a useful reference.
Basset Hound Adoption FAQ — St. John's
How many Basset Hounds are available for adoption in St. John's?
As of September 2026, there are no Basset Hounds listed in St. John's rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Basset Hounds are among the rarer dogs in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Basset Hound mix.
Where can I adopt a Basset Hound near me in Newfoundland?
Bassets are uncommon in Newfoundland rescue and usually reach adopters through owner rehoming, with St. John's shelters seeing the occasional Basset or Basset cross. This page aggregates every adoptable one from the Newfoundland shelters we cover; set an alert, since they are adopted quickly when they appear.
Are Basset Hounds good family dogs?
Yes, they are among the most easygoing hounds: patient, affectionate, and tolerant with children and other dogs. Plan for the baying, the drool, and the stubbornness. Training a Basset works through food and repetition rather than through pressure, and expecting quick obedience from a scent hound is the fastest route to frustration for both of you.
Do Basset Hounds need a lot of exercise?
Less distance than you would think, more sniffing than you would expect. A Basset is satisfied by long, slow, nose-led walks rather than by running, and their joints and long back do not suit jogging or repeated stair work. What they truly need is measured feeding, because an overweight Basset is the most common and most damaging version of the breed.
Should I buy or adopt a Basset Hound in Newfoundland?
Adopt if you can wait for one. Bassets are scarce in NL rescue, so set an alert and consider a Basset or Beagle cross, which carries the same sweet hound temperament with better availability. A rescue adult comes with a veterinary assessment, spay or neuter, vaccinations, a microchip, and honest foster notes on ear and back history.
How much does it cost to adopt a Basset Hound in St. John's?
Adopting a Basset Hound in St. John's typically costs $300 to $700, and puppies usually carry a premium at $500 to $900. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older dogs are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the dog: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Buying the same breed from a registered breeder generally runs well over $1,000, usually with a waitlist. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
Are these Basset Hounds for sale in St. John's?
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Basset Hound here comes from a St. John's rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $2,000 to $5,000 or more to buy a Basset Hound from a breeder. If you searched "basset hound for sale st. john's" or "basset hound puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy a Basset Hound in St. John's, and should I?
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Basset Hound breeder typically charges $2,000 to $5,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Basset Hound costs $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap basset hound-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in St. John's, adopting a rescue Basset Hound is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.
Are there free Basset Hounds in St. John's, or basset hounds under $500?
Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Basset Hound in St. John's typically costs $300 to $700, with puppies at $500 to $900, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free basset hound listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.
Are there Basset Hound puppies in St. John's, or only adults?
Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Basset Hounds arriving in St. John's rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Basset Hound puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.
Where can I find a Basset Hound near me in St. John's?
Start with the listings on this page, which pull from St. John's rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving St. John's will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.