Fun Fact Monday

Hello Basset Friends,
Since it's mandatory Monday which means back to work for Mom and Dad, I had some free time on my hands. So, I decided to do some reading. I present to you "Fun Fact Monday" with some interesting facts about bassets according to the world wide web. My comments are in red.

• The Basset Hound originated in medieval France and was a popular hunting dog.
• The first use of the word "Basset" in describing a breed of dog with short legs can be found in early French text written in the sixteenth century. (hey, watch the short jokes)
• After the French Revolution (1789), the Basset Hound was a favored hunting dog because it was a slower moving hound that could more easily be followed on foot and was useful in tracking small game. (slow? whatevs. obviously they have not seen me run. I can haul ass when I need too.)
• Most Basset Hounds enjoy the company of other dogs, pets, and family members and may even get lonely if frequently left alone for long periods of time. While they don't mind spending a lot of time sleeping, they also need daily attention and quality time with their owner(s). (I only enjoy the company of Lulu sometimes).
• Basset Hounds can be both sensitive and stubborn. They may get upset when scolded and at times may behave as though they don't hear your commands. (This one is true. Sometimes I pretend I don't know my name when Mom wants me to do something I don't want to do.)
• Basset Hounds have great endurance and can follow a scent for hours. But, since they also love naps and don't mind spending the day lounging around, they have a tendency to become overweight. Therefore, a Basset Hound needs regular exercise to keep its weight in check. (So, now we are short AND fat? WTF? What type of ass clown came up with these facts?)
• A healthy Basset Hound can expect to live 10 - 14 years with an average of 12 years. (I will live forever my friends)
• The Basset Hound has short legs but, it is not a small dog. Most weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. (Again with the short and fat jokes. Douchebag.)

FLASH MAN out.