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Wally is a very affectionate loving Basset Hound mix. He looks like a Bassett but has longer legs, so we're saying he is part Shepherd. Who knows? He came to us from a kill shelter in Georgia. They must have a lot of Bassett Hounds up there. My two Bassett mixes are from there too. Great dogs. Not the sharpest knives in the drawer, but sweet.... Anyway, the name on his paperwork was David. Who names a dog David? We already have another dog named David (from the same shelter, go figure) so his foster calls him Wally. He likes it and so do I! According to his foster mom,
"He is very sweet and gets along great with other dogs. He loves to give kisses and be pet. He was actually out of his crate when we went to the shelter and was so sweet that we had to take him home. He has the look of a basset hound but his legs are not short like basset hounds. He is brown and black with white booties on his front paws. He is calm, yet playful. So far a great dog!"

Here's a video of Wally playing with our other foster dog:



Foster Update 9/16:
Wally is such a love! He is totally mushy. He wants to love on you and for you to love on him all day long. He is happiest leaning against you staring into your eyes or licking you. If he was a human, he'd have those eyes that make every girl convinced that he is in love with you. He loves to chew on toys and play with his fostermate, Monalisa. He is extremely social with people and other dogs. If you want a dog that will love you unconditionally, Wally is your man!

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 10-1

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