We've done it!

Arry · 02-17-2011, 06:10 AM

I think a lot of people know that we lost our Grace a couple+ weeks ago. We were (are still) heartbroken but we do have a new Basset to love. We got her shortly after Grace passed, and I guess I have been putting off posting because I feel so guilty getting another so fast. We just thought it would help, and she really has! Nothing replaces her of course but focusing on the new pup is a wonderful and welcome distraction.

I was looking around, even a little before Grace was gone, to see where I could rustle up a Bi-color Euro pup anywhere near us. I was not having much luck. Then, out of the blue, while laying in bed browsing the internet on my phone of all things, I found a breeder 3 hours from me. The pups were whelped October 13, which still made the pup 13 weeks, however the close distance was enough for it not to matter to us. Besides, what's 3 weeks, right? OHHH boy, she is huge! She is a beautiful Red and White Basset girl. Dad is from Scandanavia and mom is 1/2 Euro 1/2 American. She looks just like her daddy, and she's very dense like him too. In fact at 13 weeks she weighed in at 30 pounds! Her grandparents/greats are from the Switherland/Von Hollandheim lines for the most part and her Gramps has a ton of champ titles to his name. It doesn't really matter though, because we do not plan on showing her (although she is show quality) and we will not be breeding her.

She is also VERY smart. In a little over a week she has learned to "go to bed" (she lays on her bed) She is retrieving, she comes when called and responds to "come", she knows what "no" means, she cries at the door to go outside and she gives "kisses".

She is also very social and loves everyone/everything, so we are hoping to get her Good Citizenship certification and bring her into nursing homes for pet therapy. So for right now it's general obedience classes, puppy parties and socialization like crazy.

Sooo, just wanted to share that with everyone, especially those that have been so supportive to us over our loss. Here are a couple photos! Sorry, She moves/wiggles/wags a lot so they are not the best. LOL

Her name is: "Ireland's Lucy In Love Of Grace", and we call her Lucy.

boudreaux's mommy · 02-17-2011, 06:14 AM

she's adorable! i'm sure her heart shapes make her even more lovable!

TulipRose · 02-17-2011, 07:57 AM

what an adorable girl! she reminds me of our tulip -- same coloring. i love the pic with the duck!

bassetmom26003 · 02-17-2011, 08:04 AM

Congrats.......very cute Ms. Lucy is indeed

Kirska · 02-17-2011, 08:10 AM

What a doll, she's going to be a big girl

cjdaisy · 02-17-2011, 08:19 AM

Beautiful little girl!

Kirska · 02-17-2011, 08:50 AM

My advice if you'd like to do therapy work with her is introduce her to new situations with strangers a lot. So take her to Petsmart and walk around, and ask around for any restaurants or coffee shops that will let you sit with her outside. A lot of the CGC test is making sure the dog can handle situations that may be stressful (throwing a chair/loud noises, someone in a wheelchair, remaining calm around strangers, etc). If you live near a big city there are almost always dog related events going on, try meetup.com.

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 02-17-2011, 09:01 AM

There is nothing cuter than a baby basset hound! Congratulations...she's gorgeous.

As for getting a pup so close to losing Grace, well, each person is different. I knew within a month of losing my dog that I wanted another. Was Grace your only dog? Mine was and losing her left an empty hole. Lucy isn't a replacement, just a new friend

I love her name! Again, congratulations

Boomer's Mom · 02-17-2011, 10:44 AM

She is a beautiful girl, I love her markings!

Every person is different when it comes to getting a dog after losing one. I got Boomer about 10 months after my Daisy passed on, and I still felt a little guilty about it. Then I realized, like MollyMcFrecklesMom said, Boomer wasn't replacing Daisy, just a new friend (and family member).

SophieB · 02-17-2011, 11:19 AM

Lucy is gorgeous and is probably related to my Lucie and Lottie because their dad is one of Phil Freer's
champion Switherland Bassets! Which Switherlands are in your Lucy's family?

02-17-2011, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Arry Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 48	We've done it! I think a lot of people know that we lost our Grace a couple+ weeks ago. We were (are still) heartbroken but we do have a new Basset to love. We got her shortly after Grace passed, and I guess I have been putting off posting because I feel so guilty getting another so fast. We just thought it would help, and she really has! Nothing replaces her of course but focusing on the new pup is a wonderful and welcome distraction. I was looking around, even a little before Grace was gone, to see where I could rustle up a Bi-color Euro pup anywhere near us. I was not having much luck. Then, out of the blue, while laying in bed browsing the internet on my phone of all things, I found a breeder 3 hours from me. The pups were whelped October 13, which still made the pup 13 weeks, however the close distance was enough for it not to matter to us. Besides, what's 3 weeks, right? OHHH boy, she is huge! She is a beautiful Red and White Basset girl. Dad is from Scandanavia and mom is 1/2 Euro 1/2 American. She looks just like her daddy, and she's very dense like him too. In fact at 13 weeks she weighed in at 30 pounds! Her grandparents/greats are from the Switherland/Von Hollandheim lines for the most part and her Gramps has a ton of champ titles to his name. It doesn't really matter though, because we do not plan on showing her (although she is show quality) and we will not be breeding her. She is also VERY smart. In a little over a week she has learned to "go to bed" (she lays on her bed) She is retrieving, she comes when called and responds to "come", she knows what "no" means, she cries at the door to go outside and she gives "kisses". She is also very social and loves everyone/everything, so we are hoping to get her Good Citizenship certification and bring her into nursing homes for pet therapy. So for right now it's general obedience classes, puppy parties and socialization like crazy. Sooo, just wanted to share that with everyone, especially those that have been so supportive to us over our loss. Here are a couple photos! Sorry, She moves/wiggles/wags a lot so they are not the best. LOL Her name is: "Ireland's Lucy In Love Of Grace", and we call her Lucy. Attached Thumbnails

02-17-2011, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
boudreaux's mommy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 23	she's adorable! i'm sure her heart shapes make her even more lovable! __________________ Susan aka Boudreaux's Mommy Boudreaux's Midnight Fais Do-Do www.imagesbysusansmith.com

02-17-2011, 08:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kirska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 933	What a doll, she's going to be a big girl __________________ 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

02-17-2011, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kirska Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 933	My advice if you'd like to do therapy work with her is introduce her to new situations with strangers a lot. So take her to Petsmart and walk around, and ask around for any restaurants or coffee shops that will let you sit with her outside. A lot of the CGC test is making sure the dog can handle situations that may be stressful (throwing a chair/loud noises, someone in a wheelchair, remaining calm around strangers, etc). If you live near a big city there are almost always dog related events going on, try meetup.com. __________________ 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

02-17-2011, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	Lucy is gorgeous and is probably related to my Lucie and Lottie because their dad is one of Phil Freer's champion Switherland Bassets! Which Switherlands are in your Lucy's family? Last edited by SophieB; 02-17-2011 at 11:22 AM.

02-17-2011, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
TulipRose Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 23	what an adorable girl! she reminds me of our tulip -- same coloring. i love the pic with the duck!

02-17-2011, 08:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
bassetmom26003 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV Posts: 203	Congrats.......very cute Ms. Lucy is indeed

02-17-2011, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
cjdaisy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	Beautiful little girl!

02-17-2011, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	There is nothing cuter than a baby basset hound! Congratulations...she's gorgeous. As for getting a pup so close to losing Grace, well, each person is different. I knew within a month of losing my dog that I wanted another. Was Grace your only dog? Mine was and losing her left an empty hole. Lucy isn't a replacement, just a new friend I love her name! Again, congratulations

02-17-2011, 10:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	She is a beautiful girl, I love her markings! Every person is different when it comes to getting a dog after losing one. I got Boomer about 10 months after my Daisy passed on, and I still felt a little guilty about it. Then I realized, like MollyMcFrecklesMom said, Boomer wasn't replacing Daisy, just a new friend (and family member).

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