Those Other Dog Breeds

Swimming-duck · 01-10-2012, 04:05 PM

So I've noticed some on here are die hard basset people, some have a few different breeds, and some just kind of happened on a basset, etc...So I'm just curious - how many are basset only people? Do you have any other breeds that you'd like to have as part of your family someday - like a wish list? I'm just curious what other people like. I have a few ideas myself for the day that we get MaeMae a friend - nobody call the mental health hotline on me - it will definitely be awhile and when I'm no longer doing full-time home daycare!

So if I didn't get a second basset, and I don't know, that just might be too tempting to pass up, here's my list of maybes.

1. Whippet
2. St. Bernard
3. Retired Greyhound
4. French Bulldog (talk about coming out of left field)
5. Good ol' fashioned mutt

henry'smum · 01-10-2012, 04:27 PM

Iv always had bassets but have also had a beagle and a whippet. Whippets are energy efficient and seem to do well with kids, beagles are ok but bassets are the best [in my opinion] i am fairly sure i will only ever have bassets

Mom2Flash · 01-10-2012, 04:33 PM

I'm a dog lover in general (sorry feline friends!) I have a Lab, a Boxer and a Basset. They are so much fun to see together and after awhile they start copying each other. My Basset is starting to "box" when he plays now. It's sooooo funny to watch!

Scully · 01-10-2012, 04:38 PM

I am a total basset person, and will always have bassets. Would love to add an English Mastiff to the pack one day though. Hubby and I both love them, but I'm just not sure how I'd handle a dog that's close to twice the size of me.

Soundtrack · 01-10-2012, 04:40 PM

I've had other breeds in the past (lab mix, border collie mix, heinz 57, afghan hound, gordon setter, collie) but I've pretty much settled on Bassets only now - they seem to suit me best. Although I would be interested in a Basset Bleu de Gascogne if I had the time, energy, space and money to get into a second breed.

jaleely · 01-10-2012, 04:56 PM

Bowser has always boxed, if it's what i think it is. He paws, and paws, and then flops both paws in the face of his foe.
Daisy just runs and SCREAMS when she plays. Not barking, not howling...just AHHHHHH screaming *lol*
Most dogs won't play with her because she's so loud. Bowser just bites her head...her whole head *LOL*
I used to be a beagle person...but now...basset all the way. I do like weenie dogs, and someday i would love to have a great dane or an english mastiff!!! I will never be without a basset now, though.

nuttypigs · 01-10-2012, 05:27 PM

Always had Border Collies before, so a Basset/ Beagle mix was and still is a bit of a culture shock. Though I am currently looking for another dog it will probably be a Border Collie or a Working cocker spaniel, or another Bagel hound if I can find the right one.

AmyB · 01-10-2012, 05:35 PM

Growing up, it was mutts. On my own, Bassets only. My brother was a Doberman person & his Dobermans were always good with my Bassets. We were neighbors for a long time & we had a gate between the yards so the dogs could go back & forth. At one time we had my 2 Bassets & my brother's Dobie. Sadie loved the Dobie, but she was queen of the pack & the Dobie let her be. It was funny to see a Basset boss a Doberman.

Dobies are a little big for me, but I think they are great dogs.

paisleysmom · 01-10-2012, 05:51 PM

Bassets all the way .... in the past we have had a dear sweet terrier and an English Springer (bad, bad experience even though hubby and I only loved his to pieces) ...... but we found Bassets and thats where we will stay!!!!!

Barney'spal · 01-10-2012, 06:14 PM

I have a basset and a beagle. it's funny, in some ways they are identical and in others, completely opposite. I love the goldens, but the one that I had was so good that I missed the challenge. Think I'll stay with the bassets and beagles....they both keep me on my toes.

01-10-2012, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Swimming-duck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: IL Posts: 207	Those Other Dog Breeds So I've noticed some on here are die hard basset people, some have a few different breeds, and some just kind of happened on a basset, etc...So I'm just curious - how many are basset only people? Do you have any other breeds that you'd like to have as part of your family someday - like a wish list? I'm just curious what other people like. I have a few ideas myself for the day that we get MaeMae a friend - nobody call the mental health hotline on me - it will definitely be awhile and when I'm no longer doing full-time home daycare! So if I didn't get a second basset, and I don't know, that just might be too tempting to pass up, here's my list of maybes. 1. Whippet 2. St. Bernard 3. Retired Greyhound 4. French Bulldog (talk about coming out of left field) 5. Good ol' fashioned mutt

01-10-2012, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scully Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Coast of Canada Posts: 277	I am a total basset person, and will always have bassets. Would love to add an English Mastiff to the pack one day though. Hubby and I both love them, but I'm just not sure how I'd handle a dog that's close to twice the size of me. __________________ Mom to Larsen, Ninja, and Scully (ATB ~ forever in my heart) www.countercruiser.com

01-10-2012, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,582	I've had other breeds in the past (lab mix, border collie mix, heinz 57, afghan hound, gordon setter, collie) but I've pretty much settled on Bassets only now - they seem to suit me best. Although I would be interested in a Basset Bleu de Gascogne if I had the time, energy, space and money to get into a second breed. __________________ 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

01-10-2012, 04:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
jaleely Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 942	Bowser has always boxed, if it's what i think it is. He paws, and paws, and then flops both paws in the face of his foe. Daisy just runs and SCREAMS when she plays. Not barking, not howling...just AHHHHHH screaming lol Most dogs won't play with her because she's so loud. Bowser just bites her head...her whole head LOL I used to be a beagle person...but now...basset all the way. I do like weenie dogs, and someday i would love to have a great dane or an english mastiff!!! I will never be without a basset now, though. __________________ Baby Bowsah's Bwog

01-10-2012, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	Growing up, it was mutts. On my own, Bassets only. My brother was a Doberman person & his Dobermans were always good with my Bassets. We were neighbors for a long time & we had a gate between the yards so the dogs could go back & forth. At one time we had my 2 Bassets & my brother's Dobie. Sadie loved the Dobie, but she was queen of the pack & the Dobie let her be. It was funny to see a Basset boss a Doberman. Dobies are a little big for me, but I think they are great dogs. __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

01-10-2012, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	Iv always had bassets but have also had a beagle and a whippet. Whippets are energy efficient and seem to do well with kids, beagles are ok but bassets are the best [in my opinion] i am fairly sure i will only ever have bassets

01-10-2012, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mom2Flash Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 78	I'm a dog lover in general (sorry feline friends!) I have a Lab, a Boxer and a Basset. They are so much fun to see together and after awhile they start copying each other. My Basset is starting to "box" when he plays now. It's sooooo funny to watch!

01-10-2012, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
nuttypigs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 222	Always had Border Collies before, so a Basset/ Beagle mix was and still is a bit of a culture shock. Though I am currently looking for another dog it will probably be a Border Collie or a Working cocker spaniel, or another Bagel hound if I can find the right one.

01-10-2012, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
paisleysmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 507	Bassets all the way .... in the past we have had a dear sweet terrier and an English Springer (bad, bad experience even though hubby and I only loved his to pieces) ...... but we found Bassets and thats where we will stay!!!!!

01-10-2012, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	I have a basset and a beagle. it's funny, in some ways they are identical and in others, completely opposite. I love the goldens, but the one that I had was so good that I missed the challenge. Think I'll stay with the bassets and beagles....they both keep me on my toes. __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

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