Description
Here comes the sad-faced, droopy-eared, lovable Basset Hound! Watch him as he trudges slowly forward on his squat powerful legs. He has a nose for what he wants. Lucky for you that he wants to become your pet, for he is the best of the hounds, the most lovable of dogs.
He looks like the weight of the world is on his shoulders, but don't let that sad-eyed look fool you. He's happy! It's just his nature to look morose. His large round brown eyes are burdened with heavy wrinkles, and his mouth is in the perpetual frown of the hound. His ears don't help to make him look jovial either. They flop around his head like two large brown cabbage leaves. But look again! Isn't there a trace of a smile on old Gruff-and-Glum's face? Surely he should be happy he's getting you as his new master.
You can expect a great deal from your new Basset Hound. Here is a real sporting dog. His nose is second only to the Bloodhound's-and there are owners who claim the Basset outdoes even that fine tracker. Yes, you can expect the very best field work from the Basset if you hunt for sport.
But even if you never intend to go into the field, your Basset Hound will fill your life with many happy days. The Basset has an exceptionally fine disposition. You will never worry about lapses of ill-temper with the Basset! He'll let babies pull on his floppy ears and climb up on his low back.. And at the same time he'll watch them carefully to see that they do not hurt themselves. Truly, the Basset is a fine family dog.
