No walks, please

Aggie is being very lazy. I think it’s the sunshine. It puts her off her walks. She just wants to lie in the sunshine, chewing the grass under the apple tree. The appearance of a carrot or a piece of cheese gets a reaction though. Offer her a treat and she moves like grease lightening.

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'I'm not eager to go for a walk,' says Aggie

Don’t get me wrong. I love bassets. I have six of them currently filling my house (three in the kitchen as I write). But there are something things you need to be aware of if you’re thinking of being “owned” by a basset.

1. Their coat stinks, especially when it rains
2. They sometimes prefer the sofa to a long walk.
3. They stop listening if there’s an interesting smell on the ground.
4. They shed hair all year round
5. They’re capable of stealing frozen minced meat from the kitchen counter, even if they look close to the ground.
6. They hate having their nails clipped (in my experience!)
7. Their ears collect more dirt than you think is possible
8. They have a tendency to howl early in the morning when you least expect it
9. They view the “come” signal as a request that can be ignored, even if treats are involved
10. They know how effective those sad eyes can be to manipulate their owners

Do you have something else to add to the list?

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