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Casey and her friend Macey came to us from a local "pound". They were in need of a rescue to take them before their time was up. They are so sweet and gentle. All love! They do not need to be adopted together but we wouldn't mind if they were! If you want a medium size dog whom is sweet, quiet and loving, these are the pups for you!

Foster Update 8.16.11: what a wonderful Girl... very obedient, great on the leash going for walks.  went to the "barn" to watch her human sisters horse riding lesson and was charming everyone there 
loves to play "steal the chewie toy" with Suzi, her pug sister
loves affection and being part of her pack
no accidents, no problems with chewing, barking...  she is a terrific dog  perfect for a home with other dogs of any size and children

Foster Update 8.24.11: still just a delight to have.  She is a very low maintenance pet, not demanding at all.  happy to do whatever you want her to.  loves walks and loves her kuranda bed.  will often sit by me on her dog bed while i work on the computer and talk to her.  she's easily adapted to her enviroment and is so funny, poking her head out of the doggy door to look around when i'm in the back yard.

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.