Nice Basset Article

jaylii9 · 01-28-2012, 03:32 PM

I stumbled across this nice article about a basset hound lover and his hounds. Here is the start of the article to give you a preview:

"I married into the basset-hound breed.

One day in Twin Falls, Idaho, after running the Snake River Canyon from rim to rim, I met a slender, young woman at a post-race picnic. Her basset hound grabbed the sandwich in my hand, and the owner, Ann, soon claimed my heart."

Link: Living | A life measured in dog years | Seattle Times Newspaper

I hope you enjoy the article. I got a little teary eyed reading it!

Jnfr · 01-28-2012, 03:40 PM

Very nice article. Thanks for posting it.

Barney'spal · 01-28-2012, 03:58 PM

Wonderful article....I've had alot of different dogs and am convinced that with bassets, which really are a bit different, you either love them to the point of being somewhat crazy or you don't have any use for them. They really aren't for everyone but the ones who they are right for are in for an incredible experience.

houndmomma · 01-28-2012, 05:05 PM

It’s a beautiful story – thanks for sharing – it’s amazing isn’t it, how healing puppies always find us and we don’t find them...

Jen~

roostershmoo · 01-29-2012, 06:30 PM

thanks for posting the link, really enjoyed that. Barney's Pal has it right, you either love the breed to bits or don't get them at all.

i love them to bits

Jnfr · 01-29-2012, 08:41 PM

A bit off topic, but my folks came to visit today, loved on their grand puppies, then Mom informed me there is a basset at Angels of Assissi. I really can't have another dog (both law and husband) but..... but..... Is anyone in the Western Virginia (Roanoke) area that wants/needs a/or another basset?

He is actually a basset/beagle mix

COOPER's Web Page

Lots of other find breeds/mixes there. Unfortunately, lots of Pits (so misunderstood)

Swimming-duck · 01-30-2012, 08:46 AM

What a great article! I'd love to give Maemae a try at tracking if I thought we had time to train/participate!

Boomer's Mom · 01-30-2012, 11:57 AM

Awww, what a terrific article!

SophieB · 02-02-2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houndmomma

It’s a beautiful story – thanks for sharing – it’s amazing isn’t it, how healing puppies always find us and we don’t find them...

Jen~

I agree with you and loved reading the story... thanks for sharing it with us basset lovers!

loopylou · 02-02-2012, 02:41 PM

Lovely story

01-28-2012, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaylii9 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 164	Nice Basset Article I stumbled across this nice article about a basset hound lover and his hounds. Here is the start of the article to give you a preview: "I married into the basset-hound breed. One day in Twin Falls, Idaho, after running the Snake River Canyon from rim to rim, I met a slender, young woman at a post-race picnic. Her basset hound grabbed the sandwich in my hand, and the owner, Ann, soon claimed my heart." Link: Living \| A life measured in dog years \| Seattle Times Newspaper I hope you enjoy the article. I got a little teary eyed reading it!

01-28-2012, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	Wonderful article....I've had alot of different dogs and am convinced that with bassets, which really are a bit different, you either love them to the point of being somewhat crazy or you don't have any use for them. They really aren't for everyone but the ones who they are right for are in for an incredible experience. __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

01-28-2012, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 503	It’s a beautiful story – thanks for sharing – it’s amazing isn’t it, how healing puppies always find us and we don’t find them... Jen~ __________________ Momma to Lucy age 12 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Rickie age 5 ~ Shi-Poo (don’t tell him though – he thinks he’s a hound dog) Momma to Mabel age -1 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Flash – RIP 2000 ~ 2011 – Gone in body but with me in spirit ~ You will live on forever in my heart baby ~ Je t'aime

01-30-2012, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Awww, what a terrific article! __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

01-28-2012, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jnfr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 784	Very nice article. Thanks for posting it.

01-29-2012, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
roostershmoo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 227	thanks for posting the link, really enjoyed that. Barney's Pal has it right, you either love the breed to bits or don't get them at all. i love them to bits

01-29-2012, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jnfr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 784	A bit off topic, but my folks came to visit today, loved on their grand puppies, then Mom informed me there is a basset at Angels of Assissi. I really can't have another dog (both law and husband) but..... but..... Is anyone in the Western Virginia (Roanoke) area that wants/needs a/or another basset? He is actually a basset/beagle mix COOPER's Web Page Lots of other find breeds/mixes there. Unfortunately, lots of Pits (so misunderstood)

01-30-2012, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Swimming-duck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: IL Posts: 207	What a great article! I'd love to give Maemae a try at tracking if I thought we had time to train/participate!

02-02-2012, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
loopylou Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 617	Lovely story

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