Basset Hound Blog

Jun 13, Basset Hound Seeks Safe Haven

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:42:02 GMT

According to what I heard from neighbors, today was suppose to be the storm of the century in our area. Thunder storms, tornadoes, heavy rain, high winds! I had no idea. Fortunately, dire predictions were incorrect and the severe weather did not materialize. But, we did get some heavy rain and thunder this morning. My Basset Hound, Hunter, doesn't like thunder. He gets all upset and seeks a comforting spot in the house to ride it all out. When the thunder started this morning, I heard him running around (nails clicking on the hardwood) trying to get to one of his safe havens. Unfortunately for him, he couldn't get to any of the places where he finds comfort: - Playroom (under the table it's safe). Door closed. - Master bedroom closet. Door closed. - Standing shower in master bathroom. Darn, door closed again! So where did I find him when I went looking?

I couldn't believe it. He jumped into the bathtub in the hallway bathroom! I didn't even know he was capable of getting in there. Can't get in for a bath. But thunder, no problem! --- I'd love to read your Basset Hound stories and I'm sure others would too. Click to learn how to share a story and photos.

Jun 5, How the Basset Hound Ended Up with Short, Stubby Legs

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:48:39 GMT

The Basset Hound is a man made dwarf. But, a single evolutionary event is the source of this breed defining characteristic.

May 21, Real Basset Hound Names and the People Who Love Them

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:22:47 GMT

Lots of Basset Hound names including photos and stories. Find the pefect name for your new Basset Hound puppy or dog. Male or female.

Mar 27, Basset Hound Lovers of Victoria Meet Ups Group

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:59:49 GMT

Thanks to Angela for sharing info about her Basset Hounds meet ups Group.

There's an upcoming meetup on March 31, 2013...

Mar 12, Pete and repeat

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:06:10 GMT

David from Colorado is owned by two Basset Hounds...

He shares more photos and stories...

Jan 31, Lovely 4 year old female basset becoming grumpy with puppies

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:42:30 GMT

I have a wonderful 4 year old female basset hound (she's spayed). She loves people and used to love other dogs. However, over the past couple of months

Jan 17, Circle of Life

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:46:36 GMT

One year ago it came to pass that I had to have Abigail put down. She was my 2nd Basset, 15 years old and I think I cried for three weeks. In her final

Jan 5, Any Recommendations for Chronic Ear Infections?...

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:32:19 GMT

Grace from Massachusetts recently adopted an abandoned Basset Hound, Watson, who was in bad shape when he was found. He had very bad ear infections and had to have bladder surgery to remove stones. She recently provided an update that Watson is enjoying his new home. But, unfortunately his ear infections will be chronic as a culture revealed the bacteria is resistant to antibiotics. Grace is wondering if anyone else has dealt with chronic Basset ear issues? Has anyone had success with the cider vingegar/rubbing alcohol concoction to clean with? Any suggestions would be helpful. Please read Watson's story and the update from Grace in the comments section. If you have any suggestions for her, please leave a comment.

Jan 3, Michigan Basset Hound Rescue's Christmas Eve Hound

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:27:21 GMT

Rudy came into Michigan Basset Rescue on Christmas Eve. His owners took him to the vet to be put down as he had been hit by a car. After settling into his foster home and seeing the vet for a follow up, it turns out Rudy needs surgery to save his leg. The rescue is hoping to raise $2013 to cover the estimated surgery cost. Rudy is only ten months old and has a lot of life left. Check out his photos (he's so adorable)... Click here to follow Rudy's story on Facebook. Also, here's the link to Michigan Basset Rescue: www.michiganbassetrescue.org

Dec 24, Even Older Basset Hounds and those with Special Needs can be Great Pets...

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:43:38 GMT

Dexter, a Basset Hound with Addison's Disease, is enjoying a Merry Christmas thanks to a loving friend. Dexter, a 10 year-old, Northern California basset hound is on a mission. Along with his adoptive dog-mom, Virginia Sajac, he is spreading the word that even older dogs with special needs can get a new lease on life... Continue reading story... Learn more about adoption and Basset Hound rescue...

Dec 11, All I Want for Christmas is a Comfortable Dog Bed!

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:43:12 GMT

My Basset Hound sleeping in his favorite bed...

If I slept like that, I'd wake up with a horrible neck ache. For sure!

This lucky dog has three beds right now (believe it or not). Two down stairs, including this one, and one upstairs in my bedroom. But, he LOVES this one the most! He used to sleep upstairs at night. Now (most of the time) he sleeps downstairs in this bed.

He's had this bed for about six months. Got it as a gift from my brother-in-law. It's washable (the fleece covering), still cushy, and has held up well.

It's a great holiday gift for the dog...

Available at amazon.com.

Don't worry if it arrives late! He won't know the difference.

Dec 2, Watson

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:18:07 GMT

Our house was feeling quite empty after we put our 12-year-old lab down. The local paper ran a story about the nearby animal shelter. It had a few pictures

Oct 31, Rubber meat

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:16:42 GMT

My 10 month old Basset puppy Derfy LOVES to play with her favourite toy: a rubber chew toy in the shape of a chunk of meat (with a fake rubber bone through

Oct 24, Diving Basset Hound!

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:34:07 GMT

Lexi and her Basset Hound, Copenhagen, are from Nashville, TN. As you can see, Copenhagen LOVES the water!

Oct 11, An Update on Beauregarde...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:18:04 GMT

Basset Rescue Network has found a forever home for Beauregarde, a Basset Hound in need of a lot of help and care.

Oct 9, Dogs Can Get the Flu Too

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:08:51 GMT

Oct 9, 2012. As I plan to get my flu shot this week, I came across an article, Pets may get the flu more often than thought. A few points from the article:

Oct 9, The Basset Hound Dog Nose Rules!

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:54:37 GMT

A Basset Hound with a superior ability to detect and distinguish odors teaches his human pack to slow down and smell the roses.

Oct 1, Ellie Belly Steals The Cupcake

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:37:29 GMT

A few months ago I was on my way to AZ to finally live with my husband, after a year apart. I had already known what I was awaiting at my new home and

Oct 1, My basset is stubborn.

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:21:21 GMT

I have two Basset Hounds. One Tobby, who is 6, and another Summer, who is 10. If I raise my voice at Summer or don't show her enough attention she goes

Sep 21, Basset Hound Video Series: Funny and Informational

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:24:52 GMT

A Basset Hound video collection. Laugh and learn something new! Includes Basset Hound 101, hunting videos, a talking Basset Hound, grooming.

Sep 21, Hilarious Basset Hound Photos...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:00:57 GMT

Yes... Basset Hounds can run. I was looking at this again and so I had to post it. If you need a good laugh, check out these photos.

Sep 18, Millions of Healthy Dogs (and Cats) are Euthanized Each Year. How Do We Save Them?

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:30:39 GMT

Sept 2012. According to the American Humane Association, 3 to 4 million healthy, adoptable pets are euthanized at shelters in the United States every year.

Sep 7, An Update on Jack...

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:55:00 GMT

This is Curt's Basset Hound, Jack, from Monterey, California...

Jack was seriously hurt in 2009. But recovered from his injuries and lived happily with Curt for another 3 1/2 years. Sadly, Jack passed away recently. Read Curt's original story and his most recent update in the comments section.

Aug 17, Dudley the Basset Hound

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:20:31 GMT

Too cute...

Jul 25, Tongue of a shoe

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:46:52 GMT

My basset, Brandy, used to attack the tongue of my sneakers. One day I decided to stop avoiding her as I took off my shoes so I took an old pair and cut

Jun 12, Goofy Gustopher!

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:13:11 GMT

My best friend had gotten Gus as a puppy (most adorable thing I'd ever seen) and after 2 wonderful years with him, could no longer keep him due to a move. She called me and asked if I would take him...

Jun 12, Lewis & Monty from Brighton, England

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:10:13 GMT

May 1, Love Baseball? 2 Sets of Angels Stadium Packages are Available! You'll Help the Hounds Too.

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:45:52 GMT

Make a $50 donation to Basset Rescue Network Inc. and you could win an Angels Stadium Package valued at $2800. Package includes 12 Dug Out Suite seats right behind home plate. Bring your friends / family and have a blast! Dug Out Suite Special Amenities Include: - Wide selection of dining and catering options - Elevator access to private Dugout Suite level - Viewing access to the Angels and visiting team underground batting cages - Private in-suite restroom and access to private conference room - Access to the Diamond Club and Knothole Club restaurants - Dugout Suite concierge and personal suite attendant Game dates are May 14th and June 17th. The draw for the May 14th game is approaching soon. A name will be pulled on May 6th. Click here for more details.

Apr 27, My Basset Hound's Favorite Toy is a Rawhide Bone

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:21:12 GMT

Her name is Penney. Boy does she love her rawhide. We just got her about two weeks ago. She is one and a half. We didn't really know what kind of toys

Apr 26, Dick Clark and a Talking Basset Hound

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:04:42 GMT

As everyone already knows, the legendary Dick Clark recently passed away. But, did you also know that he loved dogs? Apparently, he had many of his own and allowed them to roam around freely in his production offices. He also liked to feature dogs on his television shows. Here's a funny clip of a talking Basset Hound named Oscar from his show Friday Night Surprise in 1989.

Apr 17, Friendly Reminder: Don't Forget to Maintain Your Dog's Teeth

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:27:17 GMT

One of the best things you can do to maintain your dog's teeth throughout his life is to brush them. Yes... brush his teeth! I know, you may be thinking... Are you kidding me? I've never heard of that! That's what I thought when my veterinarian told me about this many years ago when my Basset Hound, Hunter, was a young pup. She also would remind me every year when I took him in for his annual visit. So... Did I listen to my vet's advice? No, because I figured Hunter would be just fine. And here's what happened: As the years went on and my puppy grew into an adult dog, he began to have really, really bad breath. And then at the age of four, I noticed that some of his back teeth had turned black. I learned that these problems were caused by a build up of tarter on his teeth. And what caused that? My failure to frequently brush his teeth. The same thing would happen to me if I didn't brushed my teeth for four years. Plaque can build up on a dog's teeth just like it does with us humans. The best way to get rid of that plaque is to brush. If you neglect brushing as I did, then the plaque turns to tarter and tarter can not be removed by brushing. It requires a dental cleaning by a vet. So, I took Hunter to the vet to get his dental cleaning. He came home with clean teeth and no longer had bad breath. At this point, I realized the importance of dog dental care. Now I brush Hunter's teeth every other day. Here are a few reasons why it is important to brush your dog's teeth: 1. It helps to prevent the dreaded, stinky dog breath. Did you know that the most common cause of bad breath in dogs is tarter build up? 2. It will help you and your dog avoid costly, health issues. Neglecting your dog's teeth can lead to oral problems and other health issues some of which can be serious including periodontal disease and infection. In addition, while brushing does not eliminate the periodic need for a costly dental cleaning by a vet, it does slow the build up of plaque and helps to prevent oral disease. 3. Most importantly, your dog will be happier with healthy teeth! When brushing your dog's teeth, make sure to use dental care products which are specifically designed for dogs. I use Petrodex Enzymatic Toothpaste and my dog really seems to like it. He actually tries to lick the tube when I take the cap off. And while he doesn't enjoy getting his teeth brushed, he does tolerate it. If you are wondering... How in the world do I brush my dog's teeth? Click here for a great video to learn how.

Apr 17, Basset Hounds Available for Adoption in Florida

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:52:43 GMT

If you live in Florida and are interested in adopting a Basset Hound, then visit the Suncoast Basset Rescue web site for more information. Check out this video which features a Basset Hound named Tobie who is available for adoption:

Apr 17, Basset Hound Olympics in Ocean City, NJ

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:39:37 GMT

If you were busy doing your taxes this past weekend and missed the Doo Dah Parade in Ocean City, NJ, then be sure to check out a video and some really great photos of the Basset Hounds that participated in this event. If you live in the tri-state area of New Jersey, New York, or eastern Pennsylvania and are interested in adopting a Basset Hound then visit the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue web site for more information.

Apr 16, An Update on Beauregarde

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:46:27 GMT

Beauregarde and Max:
Click to read Beauregarde's rescue story.

Apr 10, Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue 14th annual BoardWaddle

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:47:17 GMT

The Ocean City, NJ Doo Dah Parade features over 600 Basset Hounds in a waddle that raises money for Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue. It will be held on Sat. April 14th. The Basset Olympics will take place on Friday, April 13th. Click for more information

Apr 8, Happy Easter! Basset Hound with Eggs

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:31:06 GMT

My Basset Hound, Hunter, enjoying Easter Sunday

Apr 8, Smart Basset Hound Saves his own Life

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:25:27 GMT

April 2012. Apparently, a Basset Hound who lives in England was home alone when he ended up in a dire situation. He had knocked the telephone to the floor

Apr 8, This Story Brought a Tear (or two) to my Eye...

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:52:06 GMT

In A Daisy in Heaven Staci describes how she recently lost her beloved 12 year old Basset Hound. She shares some great memories too. As I read the story, I noticed that Daisy loved some of the things that my Basset Hound, Hunter, does: - rolling in piles of stinkiness - long walks - stuffed animals, but not the ones with squeakies - burying bones / toys by pushing leaves and dirt on top of them

Mar 23, FDA Warning on Chicken Jerky Treats from China

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:14:50 GMT

March 2012. In 2011, there were an increasing number of complaints to the FDA about dogs becoming sick after eating chicken jerky products imported from

Mar 20, Bella saves her daddy

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:18:38 GMT

My husband was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. He had four months of extensive chemo and two surgeries. Bella, our Basset, stayed by his side the

Mar 13, Bernard rescues our toddler, Lance.

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:08:47 GMT

It was very hot August night when our toddler, Lance, first learned to get out of his bed. His bedroom was on the second floor and as we all slept, Lance

Mar 12, A plush duck

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:17:31 GMT

Our male Basset (Goober) loves his duck. He likes to play tug of war with it, throw it around and sleep with it. Goober and his duck are very close. He

Mar 10, Basset Hound Rescue Helps Homeless Hounds in California

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:31:32 GMT

Californai Basset Hound Rescue matches homeless hounds with those interested in Basset Hound adoption.

Mar 2, Fun Basset Hound Video

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:43:55 GMT

I posted this video last year but it rolled off the end of my blog. I think it's fun so I thought I'd post it again...

Feb 29, Friendly Reminder: Don't Forget Your Dog's Annual Vet Check

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:18:50 GMT

I recently took my Basset Hound, Hunter, to the veterinarian for his annual physical examination. So I was thinking that now is a good time to remind all dog owners about the importance of an annual exam. Even if your dog appears to be healthy, it's a good idea to get him in once per year or at an interval recommended by your vet. Older dogs or dogs with health problems may need to be seen more often. Here are a few reasons why it's important: 1. Early detection and treatment. Veterinarians are trained to recognize the early signs of a potentially serious problem. Usually, the earlier a problem is caught and treated, the better the outcome. 2. Preventative care. A good vet will advise you on how to prevent common health problems and this in turn will help you avoid costly veterinarian bills in the future. He may talk about vaccinations, preventative medicines such as heartworm and flee / tick, nutrition, etc. 3. Last but not least… by being proactive you are helping your dog live a happy, healthy life so that he can be your best friend for many years to come. What will the vet check? He'll examine your dog from head to toe… eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, skin and coat, tail, abdomen, weight, etc. He may ask about any behavior changes, take blood for blood work (usually for older dogs), and do a test for intestinal parasites. Of course, keep an eye on your dog throughout the year and contact your vet immediately if you notice anything concerning or have any questions. As for Hunter... He is ten years old now and thankfully, got a clean bill of health. He has a few lumps that were checked previously and they are just fatty tissue (nothing to be overly concerned about). But, one of them got a little bigger. So I asked the vet about this. She said that sometimes they do get bigger over time. But, they don't need to be removed unless they become bothersome to him. She liked that he still has a waist, i.e he's not getting fat as he ages (which is common with Basset Hounds). Hunter doesn't like going to the vet. I don't blame him. I don't like going to the doctor either. But, he did enjoy the treats they gave him at the end. Unfortunately, my doctors never offer me chocolate chip cookies at the end of a visit... Oh well. So go ahead and pencil in a reminder on your calendar, enter it into your iPhone, or send yourself an alert (whatever method you use). And if your dog is overdue, why not call right now to make an appointment?

Feb 22, Albert Jackson - the 15 month old puppy

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:12:40 GMT

This is Dave's Basset Hound puppy from Sheffield. Isn't he adorable!? Be sure to check out the other photos and read his story...

Feb 7, Any Beany Baby

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:35:32 GMT

Our Basset Hound, Lilly, is so sweet. She will take any beanie baby and bury it. She buried it one time in the kids sand box. Most of the time she will

Jan 24, Lieutenant General Wade Hampton IV

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:23:00 GMT

This is Vince from Charleston, SC and his Basset Hound, General. Vince says that General "is the best thing that ever happened to me." Find out why...

Jan 24, Beauregarde's Rescue

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:52 GMT

Bill from Ridgecrest, CA adopted a Basset Hound puppy, Beauregarde. Read his story...

Jan 24, My Loving, Sneaky and Funny Mickey

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:30:35 GMT

Mickey is the best dog in the whole world. She grabs my dads sandwich from the table and puts it on the floor, doesn't eat it just puts it on the floor.