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A Basset Hound Looks Up Soulfully From the Cardboard Mess

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It is the eyes that get you: huge, dark, and full of worry, with long ears hanging on both sides like velvet curtains. The Basset Hound sits on a gray couch next to the remains of a cardboard box, and torn bits of brown cardboard are strewn across the cushions and the floor.

Behind him, the living room is busy, with jeans on the armrest, a green blanket, a basket of toys, a wooden table with magazines, and a window with white curtains. A rope toy lies on the cushion, ready for the next game.

Basset Hounds have a famously gentle nature, and they are loyal, patient, and a little stubborn. They were bred for tracking scents, so they have long ears that help sweep scent toward the nose, and a body low to the ground. Their ears need regular cleaning, because moisture and dirt can collect in them. A bored Basset may chew or shred things, so provide sturdy chew toys, short walks, and sniffing games. Pick up any cardboard pieces that might be swallowed, and talk to your vet about a healthy weight and safe exercise. Their long backs need protection, so avoid too much jumping.

With eyes like that, the mess almost seems worth it. He looks as though he is thinking about what he has done.

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