Basset Hound: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
"The clown of the dog world," the Basset Hound's greatest joy comes from making family and friends laugh--unless, of course, he's snoozing on the couch or following the scent of a rabbit. With his good temperament, stout stature, and signature floppy ears, he has earned a reputation for being a beloved companion and a trustworthy scent hound.
Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside you'll find:
- Characteristics to look for when choosing a Basset Hound
- A list of supplied you'll need before you bring him home
- Advice on grooming, feeding, and training
- A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information
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Book details
- Author
- Barbara Wicklund
- Imprint
- Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 162
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Series
- Your Happy Healthy Pet
- Subjects
- Pets › Dogs › Breeds
- Topics
- dog breeds · dog care · dog training · dog grooming · scent hounds · pet ownership · puppy care
- ISBN-13
- 9781620457481
About the author
BARBARA WICKLUND is a Basset Hound breed expert and the author of Basset Hound: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet.
Wicklund and her husband, Al, have bred and shown champion and obedience-titled Bassets since purchasing their first Basset in 1963.
When she’s not writing, Wicklund devotes her time to rescuing and placing Basset Hounds and ex-racing Greyhounds. This hands-on work with dogs informs the practical, expert perspective she brings to the breed.