I'e just found this forum and realise I'm not alone.

nuttypigs · 10-28-2011, 07:53 AM

Hi all,

After reading a few of the threads on here about the naughty things that Bassets do, I've realised my Bagel bitch Bella is no different, and I don't feel so alone anymore.

I can't believe how hard it is to not give in to the big brown eyes, that give such a sad look through the baby gate, when she know's she's going to be left for a couple of hours, then worrying about how loud she will howl while I'm out, but then get home and she's just getting out of bed yawning and stretching.

She's a year old, resembles a Basset more than a Beagle, though she does have the annoying Beagle tendency of stealing and hiding, not sure if Bassets do this though. She digs the garden, digs the sofa's, digs the carpet. She howls, she's noisy, she wins all the arguments, but she really does an impressive sit, down, stay, wait, heel, if there's a piece of cheese in my hand. The "Bella Come" command still requires work.

She's a crafty little so and so, and extremely manipulating but if she still can't get her own way she resolves to brute force. I didn't think such short legs had such spring in them and have spilt many a cuppa because of suddenly finding my pooch on my lap with no warning.

Her good points are: she's loving and snuggly and loyal, the loyal part only when there's no other smells to investigate , or any other dogs passing so she can sniff their rears , she doesn't have a bad streak and is so gentle, unless it's playtime then she loves to play with her flat critter thing, and will not let go. But it is hers.

I'm loving this forum and finding it so informative, I've had border collies before going into Bagle slavedom so it's been a bit of a shock to the system, any info I can get is a big plus.

barneysmom2510 · 10-28-2011, 07:56 AM

Welcome. I too am new to the basset world but loving every minute Barney is such a great dog. There are alot of people who really know bassets so you will get some great advice.

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 10-28-2011, 08:05 AM

Yep, you have a Basset! Welcome to the family

Boomer's Mom · 10-28-2011, 08:12 AM

Welcome to the forums and basset family! I have a 1 1/2 yo basset, my first one.

henry'smum · 10-28-2011, 08:41 AM

Be warned. I am on Basset number 4, it just gets more addictive!

I have just seen your from Yorkshire! Gods own county, i am now home sick!

nuttypigs · 10-28-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by henry'smum

Be warned. I am on Basset number 4, it just gets more addictive!

I have just seen your from Yorkshire! Gods own county, i am now home sick!

Aww I promise not to post any photo's of the local scenery then, don't want to make you anymore homesick than necessary.

I'm trying to convince OH we need a hound pack, but he says we have to get Bella totally housetrained first, we're about 95% there, but if it's raining outside it's a battle of wills, Bella usually being the winner. Honestly that pup has no shame!!

Barney'spal · 10-28-2011, 10:19 AM

Welcome to the basset world. I have a basset and a beagle..they really are at opposite ends of the scale. The beagle is eager for anything...the basset is compelled to sit and think things over before any action. One so laid back and the other never thinking before doing anything. I would think a beagle/basset mix would be very interesting. Would love to hear ongoing stories. Enjoy...

Wworm · 10-29-2011, 04:06 AM

Welcome, Ms. Bagel Bella!

Ya might like to hear that meloves playing with collies, collie mixes, australian shepherds.... basically any type of herding dog. they let me chase them, and boy do i runs after thems. it is fun, fun, fun. i don't mind when they herd me, either.

dunno if i'm the only basset out there like that...!
--your friend, Worm

Miss Sallie · 10-29-2011, 10:30 AM

My mommy is new to the Basset world to. I am three months old now and have stolen my mommy and my big brother Baxter (black lab) hearts! My mommy doesn't understand why I'm not getting the "outside potty" thing as easy as Baxter did. But she's really patient with me, especially when I say I'm sorry with big wet kisses!

Does anyone have any tricks to make ear cleaning any easier? I absolutely HATE when my mommy tries to clean my ears. We both very wet and it just takes forever!

Boomer's Mom · 10-29-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Sallie

My mommy is new to the Basset world to. I am three months old now and have stolen my mommy and my big brother Baxter (black lab) hearts! My mommy doesn't understand why I'm not getting the "outside potty" thing as easy as Baxter did. But she's really patient with me, especially when I say I'm sorry with big wet kisses!

Does anyone have any tricks to make ear cleaning any easier? I absolutely HATE when my mommy tries to clean my ears. We both very wet and it just takes forever!

Welcome, Miss Sallie! Yes, those big sloppy kisses get our momma's every time, don't they?

I tell ya what, I don't mind it when my momma cleans my ears, I'm a very good doggy (stop laughing, momma!). Maybe she needs to give ya more treats!

10-28-2011, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
nuttypigs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 222	I'e just found this forum and realise I'm not alone. Hi all, After reading a few of the threads on here about the naughty things that Bassets do, I've realised my Bagel bitch Bella is no different, and I don't feel so alone anymore. I can't believe how hard it is to not give in to the big brown eyes, that give such a sad look through the baby gate, when she know's she's going to be left for a couple of hours, then worrying about how loud she will howl while I'm out, but then get home and she's just getting out of bed yawning and stretching. She's a year old, resembles a Basset more than a Beagle, though she does have the annoying Beagle tendency of stealing and hiding, not sure if Bassets do this though. She digs the garden, digs the sofa's, digs the carpet. She howls, she's noisy, she wins all the arguments, but she really does an impressive sit, down, stay, wait, heel, if there's a piece of cheese in my hand. The "Bella Come" command still requires work. She's a crafty little so and so, and extremely manipulating but if she still can't get her own way she resolves to brute force. I didn't think such short legs had such spring in them and have spilt many a cuppa because of suddenly finding my pooch on my lap with no warning. Her good points are: she's loving and snuggly and loyal, the loyal part only when there's no other smells to investigate , or any other dogs passing so she can sniff their rears , she doesn't have a bad streak and is so gentle, unless it's playtime then she loves to play with her flat critter thing, and will not let go. But it is hers. I'm loving this forum and finding it so informative, I've had border collies before going into Bagle slavedom so it's been a bit of a shock to the system, any info I can get is a big plus.

10-28-2011, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
barneysmom2510 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockport ma Posts: 633	Welcome. I too am new to the basset world but loving every minute Barney is such a great dog. There are alot of people who really know bassets so you will get some great advice. __________________ -LISA Mini daschunds Sadie Lou & Daisy dukes Chihuahua Lola Bassett Hound Barney

10-28-2011, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	Yep, you have a Basset! Welcome to the family __________________ Michelle - proudly owned by Molly (21 mos) and Winston (14 months). Molly McFreckles' World: The adventures of a Basset Hound living with Addison's Disease and a baby brother named Winston

10-28-2011, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Welcome to the forums and basset family! I have a 1 1/2 yo basset, my first one. __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

10-28-2011, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	Be warned. I am on Basset number 4, it just gets more addictive! I have just seen your from Yorkshire! Gods own county, i am now home sick! Last edited by henry'smum; 10-28-2011 at 08:45 AM. Reason: because yorkshire is great

10-28-2011, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	Welcome to the basset world. I have a basset and a beagle..they really are at opposite ends of the scale. The beagle is eager for anything...the basset is compelled to sit and think things over before any action. One so laid back and the other never thinking before doing anything. I would think a beagle/basset mix would be very interesting. Would love to hear ongoing stories. Enjoy... Attached Thumbnails

10-29-2011, 04:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,972	Welcome, Ms. Bagel Bella! Ya might like to hear that meloves playing with collies, collie mixes, australian shepherds.... basically any type of herding dog. they let me chase them, and boy do i runs after thems. it is fun, fun, fun. i don't mind when they herd me, either. dunno if i'm the only basset out there like that...! --your friend, Worm __________________ see what the Worm is up to: http://bassetworm.blogspot.com/

10-29-2011, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Miss Sallie Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 30	My mommy is new to the Basset world to. I am three months old now and have stolen my mommy and my big brother Baxter (black lab) hearts! My mommy doesn't understand why I'm not getting the "outside potty" thing as easy as Baxter did. But she's really patient with me, especially when I say I'm sorry with big wet kisses! Does anyone have any tricks to make ear cleaning any easier? I absolutely HATE when my mommy tries to clean my ears. We both very wet and it just takes forever!

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