Best foot forward

Meeting bassets for the first time can be an overwhelming experience.  People tend to gush with questions and statements about how they look – “my, all those wrinkles, short legs, red eyes and don’t they look cute cute”.  For all their...

Deep frost brings new sniffing possibilities

A deep crisp frost is a beautiful sight.  And that’s about as much credit I can give a cold snap.  It is otherwise a dangerous and destructive force.  I dread to think the damage it has done to my beloved vegetables.  I know it’s added another layer of...

There’s devil in our canine

In the land of fair and square, it’s only right that little basset should have his moment here on Domestic Executive HQ.  But as much as I love Mason I can’t get past the fact he is in fact the devil incarnate.  Our own anti-basset in residence.  The...

What causes a dry spell of inspiration?

You hear about writers block.  I wonder what the photo blogging equivalent is?  I’ve been out every day this week with my camera but I’ve hit a dry spell of inspiration.  No doubt I’ve been distracted with other things.  But all round I’ve...

Basset high jinx cause neighbourly strife

Imagine how tedious it gets following the same route every day.  It’s much the same for the bassets who fall in and out of love of their various walks.  There is nothing worse in the world than a disgruntled basset.  They are prone to sulks, dragging of paws...