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Elderly couple brushing a tricolor Basset Hound on wooden back steps with tufts of shed fur scattered around. 32 / 40

Grandma Took One Side and Grandpa Took the Other. Brushing Day Was Bliss.

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Little tufts of white and brown fur drift across the worn back steps like dandelion fluff. Grandma, in a gray cardigan with her hair pinned up, runs a brush along Rufus's back in long, careful strokes, while Grandpa in a brown flannel shirt works a second brush down the dog's shoulder. Rufus stands between them looking blissfully sleepy, eyes half closed and ears drooping lower than ever. The open back door glows with warm light from inside, coats hang on hooks in the hallway, and a basket of folded laundry waits on the porch.

Basset Hounds have short, dense coats, but they do shed, sometimes more than people expect. A weekly brushing with a rubber curry brush or a short-bristle brush helps remove loose hair, spreads natural skin oils and keeps the coat looking glossy. Grooming sessions are also a great time to check for lumps, ticks, dry patches or sore spots, and to look at the ears, nails and teeth. Keep sessions calm and short, and finish with praise or a treat so the dog learns to enjoy it. If you notice anything unusual on the skin, talk to your vet.

Judging by his expression, Rufus considers this the finest spa in town. The back steps may need a sweep afterward, but no one seems to mind a little extra fur.

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