That's what I said years ago. After living in apartments when I was younger (MUCH younger) I couldn't wait to get a home where I could have a dog. When we moved into the Red Oak Neighborhood in Blaine, Minnesota, I just couldn't wait to get a new puppy dog. And not just any dog, but the breed that I had as a child - one that slobbers too much and is WAY too vocal to have in an apartment - a Basset Hound!
Clyde was nearly a "Pound Puppy". His owner didn't want him anymore because he was "getting goofy" and she was just about to send him to the human society. Anyone who knows a Basset Hound knows that they are born goofy, but I think that's what I like the best about them. The sad truth is that Basset Hounds suffer from abandonment more often than many other common breeds. They are sooooo cute and cuddly when they are puppies, but eventually they grow into large, vocal, goofy, slobbery hound dogs who are pack hounds that do not especially like being left all alone all day.
Even though I was looking for a puppy with really long ears and Clyde was a four year old with shorter than normal ears and longer than normal legs - I just couldn't leave him there and risk he would end up at the Humane Society. So I took him home and he has turned out to be one of the smartest dogs I've had.
Just how goofy can a Basset Hound be? Well... Clyde doesn't like water, not one bit. He will hold off getting a drink of water for as long as he can. Then when he does decide to get a drink, he pretty much empties the bowl. Then he turns around and runs about 10 steps and then throws himself down and rolls around on the rug - making sure to rub his face on the carpet as much as possible. The whole time he is rolling around he moans, howls, and barks. Then he'll jump up and want to play. A friend of ours has dubbed this behavior as the "Water Dance"! Clyde is such a nut case - but he is "The Best House Hunting Hound Around!" And since he takes such a cute picture, I put him on my business card. Check him out on my website!
So if you've just gotten a house and want more info on dog breeds here are some fun sites you can try!
Dog Breed Selectors:
- Petfinder.org Adopt A Dog
- DogBreedInfo.com Selector
- Iams Dog Breed Selector
- SelectSmart.com Dog Breed Selector
- Pet Net Dog Breed Selector
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