More basset tails

My basset obsession continues.  Sorry about that. It’s hard not to get overly focused on them when you spend most of your waking hours with them.  It’s me and my shadows here at Domestic Executive HQ.  When I can’t see the hounds it’s always...

What make bassets such charming pets

Being a basset is very hard work.  It takes a lot of effort to carry around such a big heavy body on such little legs.  When you see the world through smell, it can be exhausting to get around. Those long ears dragging on the floor can trip you up when you least...

The perfect way to overcome the impact of flu

I just had to get out.  Get away from the flu.  Or rather get away from the impact of the flu.  It’s been one of those days where my otherwise tidily organised week has turned to custard.  People ringing up sick and can’t make their appointments.  Or...

How our bassets differ in their adventures

It’s been all go for the bassets this week being parked off at playschool and getting lots of walks.  It’s taken a while to build their stamina back up since they were ill but for the first time this week I noticed the bassets were getting their waists...

New friends, just what the bassets need to get moving

I have a new strategy for wearing out the bassets.  Take them on a walk with the neighbours dogs.  Today we did our regular loop walk in only 60 minutes when it normally takes us around 80-90. These two boys are in love with their new friends and ran almost the...