Check out those ears!  Marigold looks like she borrowed them from a bat. A good wind and ~ whoosh ~ off she goes!  This darling puppy was found as a stray, lost or abandoned we don't know.  She is a real angel, housetrained, good in the home, happy to sleep in bed with her people.  Really, what a sweetie!  She will be spayed on June 29 and ready to go to her forever home.

 

Foster Update 6/29:

Marigold is adorable!  We are having so much fun with her.  She is a sweet dog who loves life and everyone she meets.  She is well behaved for a puppy.  She loves to chew on her toys and will only chew on other things when bored.  She is almost house trained.  I taught her to go to the door when she has to go and she has been doing that.  She's still a puppy though so accidents should be expected.  She loves to be near her people.  The first night we had her, we decided to let her sleep in the room and see how she did.  She was walking around and couldn't seem to get comfortable.  I let her up on the bed.  She curled up, went right to sleep, and slept perfectly all night.  She will make a family very happy!

7/3 Volunteer Update:
Judy just came over to my house to go over some website stuff and brought Marigold with her.  I LOVE THIS DOG!!!!  She is a little thing bursting with energy and personality.  Honest to goodness, you're going to fall in love with her the moment you meet her!!!  Watch the videos at the bottom of this page!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the name Basset Hound comes from the French word "bas" meaning low. Some sources suggest the Basset Hound may have originated from genetic dwarf dogs presented in litters of other types of French hunting hounds, however, we do know that it is a rather old breed, descended directly from the Bloodhound. Shakespeare described the Basset Hound with the following poetic image: "Ears which sweep away the morning due." According to research, the true fame of the Basset Hound began in 1863, when it was presented at the Paris Dog Show. Its popularity spread to England where a lively dispute arose between two factions of breeders: Those who wanted to keep the Basset Hound a hunting dog, and those who wanted to transform it into a companion dog. Situated between these two factions were the American breeders who proceeded to develop an extremely pleasing companion dog without sacrificing any of the qualities of the hunter. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. Its natural bent is for hunting both in the den and in the open. It is therefore, used for the hunting of fox, hare, opossum, and pheasant. Bassets can hunt in packs or alone. It has an excellent sense of smell, but its reflexes are a bit slow. Their slow pace is convenient for hunters on foot and keeps game from being scared out of reach. The Basset's nose is almost as outstanding as the Bloodhound's. George Washington may have owned Basset Hounds given to him by Lafayette after the American Revolution. The Basset Hound is sweet, gentle, devoted, peaceful and naturally well-behaved. They fit into family life well. Their temperament should always be friendly with never an indication of sharpness or viciousness. They are mild but not timid; very affectionate with its master and friendly with children. It is incapable of biting, but it may be a bit stubborn. They like to do tricks for food. It has a deep musical bark. Housebreaking is difficult, but they do well with gentle patient training and positive reinforcement. With proper training, they are obedient, but when they pick up an interesting smell, it's sometimes hard to get their attention. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.