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Barbara wrote: <<<my Vet said he knows bassets are stubborn, but has never heard of the term "flat" bassets before...can someone offer more insight into this phenomenon?>>><BR>
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Oh dear Barbara- lemme give it to you right from the bassets' mouth - so to woof-<BR>
First and foremost- bassets are NOT stubborn- EVER! We do demand things be done the correct way- which would be OUR way. We choose what and when we wish to do...but stubborn- nope!<BR>
When I was a wee pup I did flat basset often- the hoomans seemed not to mind too much- I was after all much smaller and easier to carry. And so darn cute. <BR>
The years- as well as a few pounds have added on. I am no longer easily slung into the loving arms of my hoomans. They still do it- but it is a bit more of a work-out for them. When you are tired- do you not sit down and rest a spell? Or if the scenery is particularily pretty or scented- do you not stop to enjoy it? We like to as well. Sometimes it is so nice to rest- we do no wish to get up again. <BR>
This does not imply stubborn-ness on our part- but rather the intelligance that we have found something enjoyable and wish to extend the experience. Some wise hoomans carry cell phones on their walkies- to call the other hooman to come with the BUV. Others have wagons and in Pw Annie's case- bootious carriages- to move the houndage along.<BR>
I wish you the best of luck in learning to understand your basset and am always here to answer any questions in regards to our behaviors!<BR>
sincere droolies, Ms.Brandy<BR><BR><br /><hr />Making the world a better place one message at a time. <a href='http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_BetterPlace' target='_new'>Check out the i'm Talkathon.</a></body>
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