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A lemon and white Basset Hound sits in a deep pile of white stuffing beside a ripped couch, looking up with droopy eyes. 19 / 27

A Basset Hound Sits in a Snowdrift of Stuffing and Looks So Sorry

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There is a blizzard in the living room, and it is made of stuffing. White fluff covers the floor in deep drifts around a lemon and white Basset Hound whose long ears droop past his chin and whose soulful brown eyes look straight up. The couch behind him is ripped open at one arm, a blue chew bone lies near a pair of slippers, and a few colorful toys wait by the doorway. His ears sit low and flat, and his face is the definition of a sheepish apology.

Basset Hounds are gentle, low-slung scent hounds with a calm, friendly nature and one of the most expressive faces in the dog world. They are also stubborn and food-driven, and a bored Basset may chew or dig. Those long ears and heavy build mean he should not be asked for strenuous jumps, and extra weight can strain his back and joints, so ask your vet about a healthy weight. Offer him sniffing games, slow walks, and chew toys sized for him to keep him busy. Stuffing can cause a blockage if swallowed, so pick it up carefully and call your vet if he is vomiting or not eating. Keep soft furniture off limits when you are out until he is calm.

He looks truly sorry, and also a bit like he is enjoying the snow. The couch may need repairs, but the ears alone earn him a pardon.

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