Can i just ask if there are any basset hound owners on this forum? I only know of me and one other Jo-basset. I'd love to hear form you!
Deb

Hi Deb, Im Chris (Houndgirl) I have 7bassets and 2 mini long Dachshunds , and i am a member of the Midlands Branch of the Basset hound Club. I live in South Staffs and enjoy taking part in Basset walks, fun days and showing my Bassets. I have had the breed for some 20years and still enjoy saying to people  "Bassets are not my whole life but make my life whole" . How many bassets have you got and in what area of the country do you come from? regards Chris

Hi Chris, great to hear from you! - i know Jo basset will be chuffed as well :-) gosh you sound like you have tons and tons of expereince with the breed. I have got my very first basset four weeks ago a tri bitch called Molly and i am over the moon with her. The only thing is she has a skin prob. I will pm you if thats ok. Sometimes i feel pople like you know more than any vet ever can!
Deb

Please e-mail at  bassets2@hotmail.com and we can talk more.Chris

Hi

I have 2 bassets and i am new to the forum,

Stitch & Ruskys Mum

Hi basset mum
Just to say welcome to the forum :) Myself and 'Deb' (whom I know won't mind me saying ;) ) are newbie basset owners and certainly haven't got the inclination, time and most importantly - the necessary years of experience and knowledge regarding breeding. There are other members - Owl and Houndgirl who would be far more experienced and may be able to assist you with your questions.
Not sure if this is your first time dealing with such a mammoth responsibility, but if you search the Breeding section on this site, you'll find lots of general advice as well as many members suggesting the purchase of "The Book of the Bitch" by J Evans & K White.
Forgive me if you have previous experience - just trying to offer what ever I can for Stitch as this time in her life. ;)
Good Luck & really hope all goes well.
Jo

Hi, PLeased that you have joined us Basset folk, and you sure have a busy time ahead, I have been showing and breeding for 20 years and still learning. Please e-mail me and i may be able to pass on some tips. Houndgirl bassets2@hotmail.com

Hello houndgirl
.....I really meant to PM you to say "Hope you didn't mind me mentioning your name in this thread"....Its just that you get an 'inckling' of who knows what they're talking about in cases such as this  ;)

Take care
jo
:)

Hi Jo, dont mind at all you mentioning my name, and i hope i can be of help to Basset Mom. Im busy at the moment getting my hounds in tip top condition for the L adies Kennel Association Champ Show in Dec and the big one (Crufts) in March and getting ready a mere 200 copies of the Midland Branch of Basset Hound club News letter, due to be given out at the basset christmas party on 5th Dec. Have you thought of becoming a club member and joining in with basset walks and fun days? speak again soon Houndgirl