The Spring break in Mahia was as much about a holiday for the basset hounds as it was for me. In their short life they’ve led a rather sheltered existence. A splendid existence though in the country with lots and lots to smell. One of the big holiday treats... We don’t favourites in our house when it comes to bassets. Oh alright we do. We have a favourite big basset and a favourite little basset and that about covers off all the favourite types of bassets there can be. Each has their own big or little personality.... I’ve had a busy executive day today and failed to take my camera with me so for the first time in a long time I’m out of photo blogging material. Sharp intake of breath – I know! I wished I’d had my camera as there were so many things I could... Have you ever spent one of those days saying to your dog, cat, child, husband, whoever – no, stop it, don’t do that, Agggh! Well, it’s been a bit like that with the bassets so we thought it was time to refresh their training regime.So today it was... My friend Margaret sent us a small picture once declaring ” spoiled basset hounds on the premises”. How right she was about that. Our pampered pooches don’t quite rule the roost but they definitely play a central role in determining the running... 