I went to see the litter of Basset x Beagles tonight. All I can say is ..awwwww

Three have basset ears, basset bone, and have their eyes open, They have got to the stage of tottering around the whelping box. They weigh between 2lb 3 ozs and 2lb 9 ozs. The fourth one (Charlie) looks just like a tri coloured beagle baby, but is so different to the others. He hasnt stood yet, eyes still tightly shut and weighs 1lb 3 ozs. He is healthy vigorous and sucks for England. Im now madly in love with him, and my friend who is looking after them, checked the whelping box when we left to make sure there were still four pups in it :D In case you are wondering.....no, Im not!!!

Awww Phillipa how could you resist. My Merlin PBGVxJRT has 2 half brothers who are PBGVxBeagle amazing how different they are to him.
I went to see a litter of Sussex Spaniels last week, took my teenage daughter and spent all evening trying to get her to smuggle one out in her baggy jeans. Ingrid

ahhh go on! you know you want to :D Always wanted a Beagle but living in town didn't think it would be the best idea, course we're moving soon, hmmmm;)

Ooooo dont tempt me lol

Philippa,
I'm sure you could squeeze one in.:)
Dot

:D

Oh Phil,
Just as a caution, beagle/bassets are very hardheaded and not too easy to train. Very similar to living with cats, you pretty much have to accept them as they are. Lovely sweet dogs, but the two I knew just lacked a 'spark' for any common sense. They were either hyper or collapsed. Rarely in-between.
I have no doubt you could manage it, but somehow with your sighthounds and gentle Bedlington, I have a difficult time imagining you with a "dopey dog" type :)

Thanks eog, I wasnt seriously considering having the little one, but he was just one of those little uns, that I fell for big time. The others in the litter were very nice, but there was just something about the tiny one that stole my heart. I have given myself a good talking to, and reminded myself ( very sternly :D) that he wont always be a tiny one. Thats my problem you see, I see a tiny pup, or a waif or stray, and my heart goes " aww they need someone who understands them" and my head goes" yes, but that person isnt you" lol

Has anybody read the book that was reviewed in the Mail on Sunday about the beagle (can't remember the name ) and his amazing life. He originally lived in Amercia and his owner came over here. The book is about how the dog was an inspiration to his owners, he lived until he died at 19yrs old ! The book was being revewed by a chap whose elderly mother was in hospital very ill and down and read the book which lifted her mood and helped her on the road to recovery. He then read it and thought it was brilliant.

I am dying to get the book and would like to order it today but havn't got the paper with me at work and can't remember what it is called !!. Anybody out there at home who has got yesterday's mail that can help me ????

Thanks

Lucy

Ach come on Sis. You know fine rightly that when you fall for one of those little uns big time, often as not your heart is sending the correct message no matter how sensible your head's arguments against seem to be. Look at Ben - a daft decision, but he's turning into a wee gem.