A Basset Hound Sits Sadly in a Snowstorm of Pillow Feathers
Feathers drift down around the room like a quiet snowfall, and a tricolor Basset Hound sits in the middle of a pillow that has seen better days. The long, velvety ears hang to the floor, the sad brown eyes look up with deep sorrow, and a few feathers are stuck to the nose. A green blanket, a stack of books, and a basket sit in the background, and the whole room looks a little wild.
Basset Hounds are gentle, laid-back dogs with a famous sense of smell, second only to the Bloodhound, and those droopy ears and big paws are part of their charm. They are also stubborn and can get bored easily, and a pillow with a bit of a rip is hard to resist. Feathers and stuffing can cause stomach trouble if swallowed, so clean up promptly and call your vet if your dog has eaten some. Bassets also gain weight easily, so short, regular walks and measured meals help keep them healthy. Those long ears need regular cleaning, so ask your vet how to check them.
The pillow will not be coming back, but the Basset's mournful look will win any argument. With all that fluff and all those feathers, the dog looks like the saddest cloud in the sky, and somehow that makes the whole thing even funnier.
