Famous people with Basset Hounds!

SophieB · 01-19-2011, 10:19 AM

I know Elvis Presley sand about a Hound Dog and he was singing Hound Dog on American TV many moons ago and I was wondering if people on here know of 'famous' people who own or have owned Basset Hounds.

I'm in the UK so some on here may not have heard of ex footballer Mike Channon, (now racehorse trainer) who used to have Bassets back in the 70s and 80s but I don't know if he does now. Also ex newsreader Angela Rippon was a Basset owner and I have photos of her somewhere, because a few years ago I wrote to her about Bassets and she wrote a lovely letter to me and sent me some photos of her and her Bassets!

Clint Eastwood is pictured below with 'Sidney'

Columbo had a Basset .... So too did Rosco in the Dukes of Hazzard

Soundtrack · 01-19-2011, 10:26 AM

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn and Hugo

John Roll, the federal judge killed in the Arizona shooting, had two Basset Hounds.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110114/...resswoman_shot

George Washington had Bassets given to him by Lafayette, although they were likely Basset Artesien Normands.

Dixie Hall, wife of country singer Tom T Hall, used to be a noted Basset Hound breeder
http://countrymusic.about.com/od/news/a/bltthll_cma.htm

murraysmom · 01-19-2011, 10:26 AM

Marilyn Monroe had a basset when she was married to Joe DiMaggio-

edited to say
Soundtrack and I must have posted at the same time- I love that picture!

Daisy's Human · 01-19-2011, 11:07 AM

Candice Bergen was on Regis and Kelly a few years ago with her very spoiled Basset. I believe she said he was a rescue. She had a "spay and neuter your pets" message.

Here is a link to a picture of her Basset having a spa day:

Spa*Dog: The Ultimate Spa Experience For Your Dog or Cat

LuciaB · 01-19-2011, 12:17 PM

"George Washington had Bassets given to him by Lafayette, although they were likely Basset Artesien Normands."

Hey this brings to mind a question. My daughter thinks Cannoli is a Basset Artesian Normand, I just looked at pictures and she does look like them as she is slimmer and a bit long legged for a basset? I have just thought she is probably not a well bred basset so not a perfect breed standard, but now I wonder. My daughter has mentioned it several times but until I saw the above quote I hadn't really looked into it.

Kirska · 01-19-2011, 12:25 PM

Emperor Napoleon III had basset hounds and had sculptures made of them (not the same breed we know today of course but an ancestor)

Soundtrack · 01-19-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuciaB

"George Washington had Bassets given to him by Lafayette, although they were likely Basset Artesien Normands."

Hey this brings to mind a question. My daughter thinks Cannoli is a Basset Artesian Normand, I just looked at pictures and she does look like them as she is slimmer and a bit long legged for a basset? I have just thought she is probably not a well bred basset so not a perfect breed standard, but now I wonder. My daughter has mentioned it several times but until I saw the above quote I hadn't really looked into it.

Highly unlikely, as there are very few, if any, BANs in North America.

LuciaB · 01-19-2011, 01:49 PM

I was doing some reading and that's what I am finding out as well. I probably won't convince my daughter though LOL

SophieB · 01-19-2011, 06:31 PM

It looks like Dick Cheney was a one-time owner of a Basset Hound called Cyrano in 1978!

Boomer's Mom · 01-19-2011, 09:39 PM

C'mon people, how could you forget about Fred in "Smokey and the Bandit"?

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01-19-2011, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	Famous people with Basset Hounds! I know Elvis Presley sand about a Hound Dog and he was singing Hound Dog on American TV many moons ago and I was wondering if people on here know of 'famous' people who own or have owned Basset Hounds. I'm in the UK so some on here may not have heard of ex footballer Mike Channon, (now racehorse trainer) who used to have Bassets back in the 70s and 80s but I don't know if he does now. Also ex newsreader Angela Rippon was a Basset owner and I have photos of her somewhere, because a few years ago I wrote to her about Bassets and she wrote a lovely letter to me and sent me some photos of her and her Bassets! Clint Eastwood is pictured below with 'Sidney' Columbo had a Basset .... So too did Rosco in the Dukes of Hazzard Last edited by SophieB; 01-19-2011 at 10:22 AM.

01-19-2011, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,581	Marilyn Monroe Marilyn and Hugo John Roll, the federal judge killed in the Arizona shooting, had two Basset Hounds. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110114/...resswoman_shot George Washington had Bassets given to him by Lafayette, although they were likely Basset Artesien Normands. Dixie Hall, wife of country singer Tom T Hall, used to be a noted Basset Hound breeder http://countrymusic.about.com/od/news/a/bltthll_cma.htm __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance Last edited by Soundtrack; 01-19-2011 at 10:35 AM.

01-19-2011, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
LuciaB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 558	"George Washington had Bassets given to him by Lafayette, although they were likely Basset Artesien Normands." Hey this brings to mind a question. My daughter thinks Cannoli is a Basset Artesian Normand, I just looked at pictures and she does look like them as she is slimmer and a bit long legged for a basset? I have just thought she is probably not a well bred basset so not a perfect breed standard, but now I wonder. My daughter has mentioned it several times but until I saw the above quote I hadn't really looked into it. __________________ ~Lucia~

01-19-2011, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kirska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 933	Emperor Napoleon III had basset hounds and had sculptures made of them (not the same breed we know today of course but an ancestor) __________________ Mom to Anabelle and Lila, rescued ladies and Harley, Corgi/Beagle/Basset/?? mutt "Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog." - Richard C. Call

01-19-2011, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
LuciaB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 558	I was doing some reading and that's what I am finding out as well. I probably won't convince my daughter though LOL __________________ ~Lucia~

01-19-2011, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,236	Marilyn Monroe had a basset when she was married to Joe DiMaggio- edited to say Soundtrack and I must have posted at the same time- I love that picture!

01-19-2011, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Daisy's Human Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 21	Candice Bergen was on Regis and Kelly a few years ago with her very spoiled Basset. I believe she said he was a rescue. She had a "spay and neuter your pets" message. Here is a link to a picture of her Basset having a spa day: Spa*Dog: The Ultimate Spa Experience For Your Dog or Cat

01-19-2011, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	It looks like Dick Cheney was a one-time owner of a Basset Hound called Cyrano in 1978!

01-19-2011, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	C'mon people, how could you forget about Fred in "Smokey and the Bandit"? ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting

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