Meeting bassets for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. People tend to gush with questions and statements about how they look – “my, all those wrinkles, short legs, red eyes and don’t they look cute cute”. For all their gorgeousness people still can’t get over seeing the enormity of a basset hounds feet. Being bigger than your average basset Fortnum has larger than average basset feet and he loves to strut kicking out his front paws to show the world how marvellous they are. When I saw took this photograph I didn’t quite appreciate how big his paws can seem.
Shame he’s looking a little fed up too. Can’t blame him though it’s been increasingly miserable weather-wise and pottering outside in saturated ground isn’t much fun even for an exploring basset. Or maybe he’s just thinking serious thoughts – like how can I get an extra treat or get pole position on the window seat. I would love to know what a basset hound really thinks. I’m sure if they really spoke they’d have a few things to say in response to people they met for the first time – “hey dude, you’re tall, you’ve got a big nose and how come you don’t have a tail”.
For all their idiosyncrasies the bassets do have the right idea about life – best foot forward, whatever the weather and state of the economy.
