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August 11, 2020 by Terran 14 Comments

Family Dog Portraits: Basset Hounds, Buford & Waffles

What’s better than one basset hound? TWO! Meet Buford & Waffles. Buford is the distinguished older gentleman and Waffles is, well, exactly what you’d expect a dog named Waffles to be like. I fell in love with these two doggos the moment I set eyes on them… and I have a feeling you will, too!

I love the stories I hear from my clients about when they fell in love with dogs and how they found their way to the dogs who would become such important parts of their families.

Here is Buford & Waffles’ mom’s story — it’s a good one…

“I am originally from San Diego but when I was middle school, my stepdad was in the Navy and we got stationed in Pensacola, FL. There is a lot open land there and I liked to play in the woods by my house during my free time. One day I was exploring and, out of nowhere, these two adorable basset hound puppies came out of the bushes. They seemed to have been exploring themselves and ended up getting lost. I brought them home to my mom and asked if we could keep them. She said we should put up signs and try and see if they have a home, but if no one claimed them, we could keep them. A week went by, we hadn’t heard anything, and I decided to name them Bandit and Delilah (for whatever reason). Of course, I got attached. A few days later I came home from school and they were gone. Their humans had been walking around the town looking for them and came across my mom playing with them in the yard. I was so devastated that I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye, and cried myself to sleep that night. From then on, all I have ever wanted was to adopt a basset hound, so as soon as I became a working adult, with a place of my own, I “hounded” my husband for a basset hound — and finally wore him down!

We adopted Buford shortly after we got married (he was about 3) and he is the love of our lives. He was very timid at first, but with a lot of love and time, he progressed into a very outgoing and happy boy. He especially loves to be around people, always cuddling with whoever is on the couch.

Waffles we adopted last year when we found out that we may have the opportunity to add a puppy to our family. My need for a basset puppy from my childhood memories of Bandit and Delilah had never gone away… and now we have a little basset hound puppy monster and he is simply the best. He is such a character!”

Who else feels like they need more basset hounds in their life now? I certainly do! If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment and let me know!

 

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  1. Ray Mealey says

    September 8, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Love your story! We have a 12 week old Basset Hound named Gibson. We love him so much!

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    • Lisa says

      December 10, 2021 at 8:59 pm

      We are now on our 6th and 7th basset hounds! I’ve also got basset puppy fever and may soon have our 8th basset of my lifetime!

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    • Sam DAgostino says

      January 12, 2022 at 6:45 am

      We adopted our Beauford from a great breeder when they wanted to retire him from breeding line One of his male offspring took his place in the breeding line . We love this guy so much that we have laid claim to that offspring when he becomes available.

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  2. Ray Mealey says

    September 8, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Is there a way I could send you a picture 9f our Beautiful Gibson?

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    • Terran says

      September 9, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Yes! I would love to see Gibson! You can send it right through my contact form! :)

      Reply
    • Karen L Latona says

      December 18, 2021 at 11:59 am

      I love basset hounds. My husband & I are on our third. Sophie is 12. They are the best breed, just so lovable and loyal. We have a cat, too, and they are best buddues!

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  3. Yvonne Stringer says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:14 am

    Awe, too cute!!!

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  4. ESmith says

    January 6, 2021 at 12:36 am

    Terran,
    Got stung by Basset Fever as a young age also, as my Parents got me a pup. In the 1960, the Flintston’s were on TV, so he was named Dino. 50yrs later, still in search 4another 2give unconditional Love2. Thanks4your pictures & story♡

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  5. Janet Maguire says

    May 11, 2021 at 6:37 am

    My husband has had basset hounds since he was 10 years old (he is 76 now). We have been married 56 years and have always had a basset hound or 2. My husbands love of Sherlock Holmes resulted in having bassets names Sherlock and Watson. Our current 7 year old is Toby who Sherlock Holmes used as a tracking dog in some of his stories.

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  6. Cathy Coughenour says

    August 18, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    We had Jack who was my husband’s therapy dog and best friend. My husband Chris went through a lot. He hurt his back, fell and broke both legs, and had his left leg amputated above the knee. Jack was his therapy dog. He lived to be about 11 yrs. He died of a disease that his adrenal gland didn’t work. He had medicine we used for 3 yrs and then he passed away. A 3 month old Bassett we heard was abused so we ended up getting Annie after a month of heartache. She is 10 yrs. We were meant to get her because at 3 months we called about her and she was sold. That was when we heard of Annie being abused. She was the Bassett we called after a few months of Jack death. It was meant to be that we got Annie. She is our third basset and she was a blessing!!!!

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    • Terran says

      August 18, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Oh my goodness, Cathy! What a story!

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  7. Vicki Smith says

    September 25, 2021 at 7:24 am

    Love your bassets and their names. I have 2 siblings, Spanky and Darla. They are absolutely adorable. I just love Basset hounds!!!!

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  8. Bruce Goldblatt says

    September 30, 2021 at 7:08 am

    Basset hounds have a cult following because they are fantastic creatures – how anyone could abuse a basset is criminal and they should be locked up till they become rehabilitated – I love all bassets but I love my ‘Benny’ the most – he is so kind and loves all good people and good creatures – he leaves all the meanies alone and stays away from them – he knows who is naughty and who is nice –
    Can’t say enough about the breed except they are the best and cutest IMO –

    We want Benny to be a father – we live in Palm City, Florida if there are any interested lady Basset’s – his pups would be amazing –

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  9. Donna Gribbins says

    November 24, 2021 at 5:23 am

    I gave my husband a Basset Hound puppy for Valentines Day in 2011. Gretchen was the love of our life. We are empty nesters and she was a delight with the best personality. We lost her on July 30 , 2021 to bladder cancer and we have been lost. This is the first time in 32 years of marriage that we have been without a dog. I met a breeder several years ago and contacted her in August to get on her waiting list for a pup. She contacted me in September to say she thought a litter was on the way. Our 32nd wedding anniversary was Oct 20th and the morning of the 21st our Daisy Mae was born. We pick her up December 17th and cannot wait. Shelley, the breeder does a short daily video on facebook so we have been watching her grow. So far she is very mellow and laid back.

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