AVAILABLE BASSET HOUNDS

Daisy and Duck recently had an outing at a friend’s house.  We thought it was time to update their story.  We invited our friend Tiffini from City Dweller Photography to join us to capture their personalities.

The basics that we want you to know: they are house-trained and crate-trained.  They weigh in the low to mid 50s.  They love their snacks.  And like many bassets, they have these funny and quirky rituals.  Plus, they love to be with their people and of course they like to snuggle!  As a bonded pair, they do love to sleep next to each other, on top of each other and simply touching each other!  And finally, they get along well with other dogs.

They were excited when they entered the new backyard and instantly started exploring.  They met new people with their basset-smiles.  They met a new child and ran around the yard with her. They gently took treats from people they had only just met. Of course, they ran around the yard together (they are bonded). But, they explored the yard separately as they burned their outdoor energy. 

Daisy’s white nose and white eyes distinguishes her from Duck’s white stripe down his nose and his big floppy gray ears.  Duck stands a little taller than Daisy.  The pictures show so much about these lovable bassets.  Their happy running, their floppy ears and polite posing (with just a little bit of coaching) are showcased in their new pictures.

Duck is unique in that he has a genetic condition; alopecia.  But, amazingly, he has grown very fine fur on the areas of his body affected by this condition.  So now, that bare-skin look on his back and sides is mostly gone.

Daisy and Duck are looking for their Forever Home. They love the quiet moments, the shared spaces, the feeling of family and the outdoor time.  Please consider this bonded pair if you are looking to add a basset to your family!

You won't go wrong with any of three lovable bassets.  Maybe all three!   Below are the individual pictures and descriptions of Opie, Trinket and Truffles

Opie is housetrained and always wants to be in the same room as you and would also love to sleep with you as well! He would be best with another dog, preferably a basset, who loves to play. When not playing with another dog, he loves squeaky toys.  He will bark at cats, but doesn't harm them. He'll sit for treats, but knows the word "no" when it comes to the garbage. He's a very handsome and sweet boy! 

Trinket is a quiet girl who will follow you around the house.  No need to be afraid...she's housetrained!  She likes the kitchen the best...that's where all the good stuff happens!  She doesn't care for stairs, but can do them. Trinket doesn't need the stairs to jump up on the sofa or bed at night.  She will bark at the cat, but gets along with him.

Trinket's foster mom says she likes to "wrestle" with another dog while Truffles and Opie bark like cheerleaders!  Too cute!

Truffles is a sweet gal who also likes to play with others. She's housetrained and barks when she wants to come in. She's good with human stairs and will use the doggie stairs to get in bed with you. Get ready because Truffles loves to cuddle!  She has lost some weight so now has extra rolls of fun! She'll roll around on the carpet and grumble and make you laugh!

Tina is a beautiful sable (red) and white year-old female Basset Hound. She has lovely tawny eyes that look like she is wearing eye liner and sassy freckles. Tina is a typical low-slung Basset with long, lovely ears.  Her tail will be a happy tune on whatever surface gets in its way when she is getting pets, praise or treats!

Tina came to us from a low-cost veterinary clinic where she had a mammary tumor removed (she has recovered wonderfully).  She was left there after the procedure.  The clinic was kind enough to spay her before turning her over to GABR which usually prevents more mammary problems.

Tina has had all of her vetting and inoculations, so she is ready for her new forever home!  Tina weighs about 45lbs-and is enthusiastically working on gaining a tad more weight.  Tina is a typical low-slung Basset with long, lovely ears. She is currently doing very well adjusting to her new environment in her foster home that she shares with two female resident French Bulldogs.

This lovely Basset is eating well, sleeping well and completely housebroken! Tina walks well on a leash but may tug a tad to get to irresistible smells. Tina does get a bit nervous/restless in the car, so she should be secured with a harness and canine seatbelt.  She needs a more positive auto experience such as trips to go to parks or for a pup cup.  Tina has been sleeping through the night in a dog bed next to her foster mom’s bed. She feels most comfortable sleeping near her people.   

Tina is a foodie! She is at the front of the line when chow is involved.  She just needs to have boundaries set such as the sitting while in the kitchen waiting for food or treats.  She would be fine with older children that can reinforce those boundaries.  She should be fed separately and food bowls should all be picked up before allowing her back in kitchen. She has not shown any signs of food aggression with her foster family.

Tina is also at the front of the line for attention and pets.  She is a bit of a diva and likes to have any toy that is in “play”.  If sharing her home with another canine companion, she would do best with a submissive dog her size or larger, and one that is not possessive of toys.  Tina is merciful with her plushie toys-they survive intact!  Tina has tried to “air hump” one of the foster Frenchies and likes to smell other dogs and lean on them sometimes.  She does respond to correction with a firm no and redirection.

Our girl would love to lay across your lap while you are relaxing, but if you move her and are consistent, she is quick to learn personal space. Miss Tina would thrive in a home with an assertive owner who will give her the structure she needs.  She loves her walks, but will need a fenced in yard to keep her safe from following her nose wherever it goes.   

Tina was left alone for long stretches at her previous home, so she does have some separation anxiety. She would do best if only left for shorter time periods. She is well behaved when left alone with the resident dogs, does not have accidents, and has not been destructive. 

Tina would be fine with older children who are aware she is an opportunist with food.  Tina likes to follow her nose to food, as does any Basset, so her new owner will need to set and maintain boundaries with her on food.  She is doing fabulous with that in her foster home.

Please consider adding this smart, precious girl to your family!