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My childhood neighbor had a basset named dexter. He would escape the back yard everyday and walk to our school, find our class and sit outside and wait for us! Our school would let us walk him 3 blocks back home and trusted us to come back to school haha. He was the smartest dog I've ever known!
Never owned one of my own but my cousin had one and after giving that dog a ear massage he wouldn't leave me alone I even woke up to him under my covers he was very talkative but in a loving way anytime I visit he always runs up to me and gives me a leg hug
I also think the mellow temperament of a basset is helpful for anyone who is anxious and nervous. They seem to communicate that life will be ok, sleep a little more and eat well!😉
They definitely communicate that. Just yesterday I was upset, sitting on my bed crying. Copper was completely freaking out trying to get to me! Once he got to me he laid on top of me and it made me feel so much better 😭💜
I am man enough to say I was crying watching this video then reading your comment of how they read your mind. I haven't slept since yesterday. I just yesterday had to put my beloved 11 year old basset Peanut down. Been an emotional wreck since. I have had lots of dogs growing up and also still have a Golden retriever. But your comment was spot on. Peanut was like a best friend and was always there when I went through some rough times. He would just come up to me and put his head on me like he was saying "it's gonna be okay" on the other hand some days he would personally push my patience i know on purpose. LOL They are their own person unlike any other dog. He will truly be missed. And even though i know nothing would ever replace him I think I may get another basset in time. Maybe "Cashew" since I already had a Peanut. Thanks for the video. Take care and long live Copper.
Also I personally think if you have a history of really bad depression a basset hound is for you. Cause they can understand and read your emotions better then any other dog. They will make you cuddle with them if they since your upset about something.
Absolutely agree that the relationship with a Basset is totally different than any relationship I've had with another dog. The way you describe it as being more like a relationship with a person is spot on. I kind of feel like it is a real parent-child relationship sometimes, because there's just so many layers to this dog. He's got so much PERSONALITY. I'm completely sold - it's all Bassets all the time from here on out. (Also, he's so comforting and cuddly. When I'm sad or really anxious and have to go out without him, I'll pet him just before I go out so his smell is on my hands. Weird and gross? Maybe. But it really helps.)
Totally agree. My grandmother had two basset hounds and when I was sufferers from periods of severe clinical depression, the hounds would stare at me intently yet empathetically, saying in those states 'we know something isn't right, but we are here for you". I have never felt that from other breeds
Aw I am so sorry, I had no idea. I’m glad you enjoy our videos and they make you feel better! That means so much to me as well. Thinking of you and take care ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I lost my Lucy basset a few months back to a kidney infection that spread into her uterus. Basset videos and my Hank kept got me through it but I feel you 100% . Watching happy dogs after a bad time at the end of your dogs life helps us all remember just how special the moments were before they got sick . I am sorry for your loss ! Dogs deserve longer lives and it is not fair to watch such a perfect animal pass before we do . That is why we have to spoil them when we can as much as we can .
I lost my yellow lab Maggie 2 weeks ago and and I feel for you because its heartbreaking, the reason im watching these videos is im desperate for another furry friend and have always wanted a Basset.
Unlike Copper, my basset did bay as part of his communication skills. He loved my daughter So much, (after he sulked for the first two days when we brought her home). He was Super loyal and Fiercely protective of her. My daughter in now 48 and still remembers Stony with great affection. Stony was really smart, And Super Stubborn. Funny, yes, a natural comic. Super affectionate, and loved cuddling. P.S. Ollie is a sweet doggo too. I see your subscriber numbers are rising. Congrats.
Omg! One of our current Basset’s name is Stony! His Brother’s name is River. Stony River is a name of a River in the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota, where we live. They both needed to come home with us, since they were a “Bonded Pair!” It wouldn’t have mattered if they weren’t Bonded, they were both coming home with us never the less. These two are the youngest Bassets who ever came home with us. We had been Adopting only Senior Bassets for a long time, because they had the smallest opportunity to be Adopted. I think though, oftentimes Senior Dogs are never given a chance, and all Senior Dogs who we have Loved, have been great! 💗
CShawty Hill I believe my reply went to the wrong place, although I was coming back to you to compliment you on your Excellent Delivery if your very interesting subject, Basset Hounds! Everything you said about Bassets is True! Copper is definitely a Special Basset Hound! His calm demeanor during the delivery of your message was Incredible! He is absolutely Loving every Moment in your arms. And your little Ollie is a little Sweetie! Isn’t it amazing how well Dogs in a multiple Dog Home get along with each other. One time we were Living Five Dogs at one time! Yikes! It was a bit hectic at meal time, etc. But our Home was filled with so much Love and so much comedy. It was great! We have never lived in a Home without the Love of a Dog. Lots of Heartbreak though. The only downside if Loving a Dog. But no matter how bad it is, a Person just pours their Love into another Dog who needs a Home! Thank you fir your great video.... 💗
My grandmother had a french basset named Flower, when I was a kid. I adored her. We played hide and seek, we took naps together. She comforted me when I was upset. She was the sweetest, kindest dog I ever met.
I've grown up with 4 different bassets (2 pairs at a time) and I would say that yes they are a handful when they are younger but they are the best dogs once they hit ~5. They totally mellow out and become the best cuddlers while being the best attention drama llamas there are. None of my bassets were afraid of other animals or children. Over the years we only had one male and he seemed to be the most dependent. The females were very independent and would like to go with out but Sparky loved to just be. He would sleep on the footstool to be right next to you and he always had to go with you, whether on a boat ride or in the car. He was the best shotgun I ever had.
I can totally relate with you saying Sparky was the best shotgun 😍 I guess males tend to be more attached to their owners then huh? Yes it was a little difficult the first few years but so worth it 💖🥰
TRUTH ! But there is something about that first 5 years that endeers one to the breed . They are spiteful and destructive but that is why we love them ! When you connect with a basset you will never be able to connect like that with another breed . I'm hooked forever . A helpless servant of the short and floppy .
My bassist is around 4 years old and unfortunately he does not like babies whatsoever. He is afraid and growls or bites them off they get close and I'm not watching but other than that he is a sweetheart to everybody in the family.
When Richard went to work, Harley would howl non stop until the Toyota left his sight. Then he would meet him in the driveway, sitting patiently for daddy to come home. Then just like clockwork, let's take a ride. Everyday, a ride . Having to lift a Bassett Hound into a Toyota truck was ...... Interesting to say the least. That dog was the best riding buddy. Jowls and slobber all over the side of the truck. Endless slobber lol We miss our buddy 😪
My Basset is an angel, even if you take away his food from him, he won't growl, bark or bite you. Definitely harmless with people and animals but not with things...
my bassethound is so missed , she was the same birthday month as me she was on november 1sr and me november 8th , she was my sign , god i miss her . my crystal basset, thank you showing us your beautiful basset copper, many many blesse to you and all your fur babies🥰
Don't worry about haters. I want a basset in the future, and i was really really happy to see your video about the reasons to DON'T have a basset! I think it can be so usefull. So... Thank you! I send you a lot of love, and little tickles to Copper and Ollie ♥️🐾
Thank you 😊 I agree it is important to know what you’re getting into before you make such a big commitment to take care of an animal for the rest of their life 💜 thank YOU!
Thank you. So spot on and so honest. They call them the clown of hounds. I've raised Bassets for 25 years. Don't worry about the haters they don't deserve a Basset. It take a special person to own a Basset. Maybe you should do a video about 10 reasons a Basset doesn't want to ouw you? You are the perfect kind of person for a special hound.
Thank you! “The clown of the hounds” I’ve never heard that before but I love that!! And I’ve honestly thought about doing that video I just want to think of a creative way to present it so it’s funny and entertaining! Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot coming from someone who has raised these dogs for so many years. Take care 💗🥰
@@cshawtyhill7055 Thank you, keep them coming. I build factories all around the country. My Bassets travel with me and we stay in a 35' fifth wheel on the projects for 6 to 8 months at a time. They are a big hit on the jobsite. They ride around with me on the golf cart and definitely know when lunch is.
Soul connections are beautiful. Haters are like fruit flies and other parasites. Starve them of your attention, and especially your emotion, and they move along since they can't fill their void by feeling powerful through manipulation. The actual words they say change but the intent doesn't. Knowing that makes it easy for me to see it as background noise to tune out. It would be worse to be them and to come from that place. They would envy a soul connection and want to disparage you. Its not even about their targets, it just looks that way when we incorrectly assign normal thought processes to their actions. They are actually quite simple and that is liberating once it is understood.
Agree, they are so funny. Sometimes I can't explain to other people how a dog can make you laugh, but Fred (my grandparent´s basset) really makes me laugh sooooo much
Nailed it! Reason 8 is so true, as Arthur (my pooch) really like being with people. Unless hes asleep, he'll be doing his best to make sure hes with you. Whether asleep on top of you on the couch, or just sitting right behind you when you're working.
I have a basset beagle mix ( a bagle) and she has to be near me constantly! She is definitely a queen and refuses to not be acknowledged! Best dog ever, but the most stubborn companion I have ever had the pleasure to know.
They are super smart! I got those special slow feeding bowls for him one time and Ernie looked at it and flipped it over to get his food out of it! We were all in hysterics!! And YES my Ernie LOVES cuddles!!
We bring home Walter on Saturday. I'm sooooo over the moon excited and so is my 3 year year old. I honestly don't think I've ever even met one in person so this will definitely be an adventure
It’s not stupid, I tell people all the time that my Ernie is literally my soulmate in dog form (not soulmate in the romantic sense). I totally understand!!
You don’t sound stupid at all. I am 100% spiritually connected to my basset hounds. True match for Taurus people. They give us the unconditional love we crave. The most loyal dogs ever. They are my best friends in the whole world.
Thank you Shannon 🥰 you guys validate me so much and I hope you know how much I appreciate that. I definitely need that love. Yesterday I was overly upset about something and I was sitting on my bed crying...Copper was having a fit trying to get up on the bed and the second he finally got up he laid on top of me and comforted me. It meant so much to me. 😭💜 I love him so much, all of my animals are my best friends. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings too 💗💖💜
@@cshawtyhill7055 I have no other way to describe the first 3 years of basset ownership . The test every nerve you have and show you just how little we know about dog parenting because Bassets are SO bad when they are in the toddler stage and unlike any other dog breed . It's that same rough period that caused me to love the breed though . I realized I was dealing with an ultra cute dog that liked to get even and who thinks like my own devious mind thinks when confronted with authority . Much more than anyone or any dog I had ever met on par with people more than dogs . Hank took me to the edge of what I could put up with and then threw me over . I learned more about myself then at any point including the birth of my daughter .He taught me how to forgive and forget and that was a lesson I needed in my life more than ever given I got Hank right after my divorce. I learned real love is forgiveness no matter what . Hank made me a better person and a much better parent to my daughter when he put me through that period in time but he also made my hair thin out a little . Lucky I am good at rolling with the punches so I kept most of my hair .
You got it so right that bassets are ride or die. They can be grumpy and hard to work with, but they’re like family in the way that you can fight over everything and at the end of the day you love each other to pieces. I don’t think I’ll be able to own a basset again bc I’m very very allergic to dogs (my parents got ours before I was born), but videos like this let me live my basset dreams vicariously through somebody else💙 Hope you and Copper are doing well!
they are also very comfortable around people which makes them feel at ease, laid back, they never have an attitude and just go with the flow. Very humble. And, will just sit still with you and be happy and content and not winge.
Walter loves to cuddle and hike! Camping and swimming as well! Agreed! My basset talks so much and does his own thing!!! Love your videos like always 😊
My Harvey is so amazingly gentle and sweet. In fact, he's gentle to a fault. When he was attacked by a neighbor's dog (They were training their German Shepherd to be a guard dog and they messed it up and it was only aggressive towards other dogs), he would not fight back at all!! He had several puncture wounds, but he's a tank so that's all that happened. After all that, he's still so gentle and sweet to all people and animals. Even other German Shepherds. I don't think many other dogs could have walked away from that with only puncture wounds and mentally fine. That's when I realized just how special he is. He's, for sure, my ride or die.
Wow what a crazy story. I’m so happy your baby was OK and didn’t have lasting physical or mental/emotional problems from it. That definitely shows his resilience and like you said just how special he is. 🥰💜
I got my Basset hound on December 10 2019. He turned 3 On Feb 22 2020. I have had him almost 6 months. His name is Copper too! You nailed him in both videos. He has been a huge improvement in my life! I would be so lost without him. He's my best friend. Thank you for sharing!
I lost my mini dachshund in December. He was part of a bonded pair and his brother and I both had broken hearts. I saw a Basset up for adoption in State College PA (Go Lions!). He looked small in the picture they had online. When we got there and saw a 60lb dog we couldn't believe it. We fell in love immediately! I appreciate your videos. I'm learning all this the same way you did. We are his 4th and final home, God willing. We have a good size house, but it seems like it's not big enough for him sometimes. He gets the zoomies and it's a nightmare. Things are flying in every direction. He was being fostered by a Penn State student in an apartment. I heard a lot about his separation anxiety. We're still staying home with Harley as much as possible since we're both retired. He has some really funny faces too. Lots of water dripping out of his lips all over the kitchen floor is fun. I can see he's finally feeling at home, and that makes me happy. Love your channel. Tell Copper that Harley is a fan!
As a multi-basset hound owner, you are very accurate in your descriptions. For a person considering a basset, this gives a very personal view of the breed and it is a very helpful presentation/description.
I was constantly bullied by nearly every other kid in my high school for the first couple of years of that school. Our gorgeous Basset Sam would know how upset I was when I’d come home from school, and was always waiting there to cheer me up. One afternoon, after a particularly bad day when I was beaten up by a group of 3 boys, I was crying in the backyard, hiding from mum. Well, Sam found me. She came up behind me and put her (very heavy) head on my shoulder and left it there for ages. She then walked around me and sat on my lap and looked up at me. She stayed like that, lying on me and looking up at me, with her tail wagging. I just hugged her and sobbed. I said to her, “You’re my only friend aren’t you?” and I could feel her pressing against me, hugging me back. You’re so right about the special bond between a Basset and it’s family. Sam liked my brother and tolerated my father ... but she absolutely adored my mum and I. Sam gave back to us what we gave to her. I was always playing with her and cuddling her, but my brother would just pat her when he saw her - he didn’t like the hound grease that’s left on your hands after playing with her. I loved her to bits and she gave back that love 10 times over. No other breed is like them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When we go for a walk and reach a fork in the path, if I go the way Lewis doesn’t want to, he sits down and refuses to move until I go the way he wants to. Your videos are lovely, you’re a very genuine, warm old soul
When ever I take my Ernie on walks all the neighborhood kids LOVE to give him loves! He is so gentle and sweet with them. He is so great with other animals and cats too. Although he does like to chase the cats at my house but when he catches them he grooms them. Awe! Though I don’t think the cats appreciate it lol. They are truly one of the most affectionate breeds! And my boy LOVES his walks, he knows the word and gets super stoked! Also they suck at swimming!! 😂
Haha I could not agree with you more here! He could just walk for hours (very slowly of course). No swimming for Copper anytime soon. LOL thanks for your comments Mea as always 🥰💜
I absolutely agree with your opinions. I had had mine for 14 years till 2017. She was the most stubborn and the sweetest girl for me.I watched your first one and this video and I feel the everything the same about the bassets. Bassets are lovely and cuddly indeed.
I am happy to hear that :) I really hope Copper gets as far up there in age! I never meant to make it sound like I don’t love my dog you know? They do have these qualities though for sure lol
This is awesome! My basset hound loves to cuddle and he will whine and whine and whine if he's not being pet. I definitely get the whole "soul mate" thing, because I totally feel that with my basset. Once again, love this! Copper is adorable :3
We love Copper. All of your reasons are true for our sweet Edgar too; except cats, he unfortunately loves to chase his kitty siblings. We love him, he’s the BEST friend 🐶❤️
I agree, they are so funny! They are stress-busters. I love your channel and hearing about Copper. My Basset Gus has been gone for almost five years now. Unfortunately, one of our other dogs is an alpha-boy and would not be kind if we got another dog so it’s fun to be able to enjoy Copper stories. Thanks!
I have a Bassett named Copper as well and your last 2 videos described mine perfectly. Hes my bestest and hes so codependent and independent at the same time. Most stubborn yet loving little pain I've ever had.
My husband and I just watched your video on reasons NOT to have a Basset Hound and we were literally in tears laughing so hard. We had a Bassett very similar to your Copper. Ours was Marley and we had him for a short 10 years. Its like you were describing our Marley! He was exactly the same but I have to tell you that I loved him with my heart and soul. We lost him about 4 years ago and I still tear up thinking about him. They are the most special dogs in the world. He was my dog through and through. I will have one again some day. Thank you so 💓 much for that video!
My basset baby Floyd is my heart and soul. He helped heal my broken heart after his older brother tragically passed too early in an accident. We found out our first basset Elvis’ mom had another litter one month after we lost him and just HAD to get Floyd. It was meant to be. He helped heal my entire family and is such a lovey. We talk to him about his older angel brother all the time and I know they would have been the best of friends even though they were two wildly different pups. I will ALWAYS own a basset. Copper is precious and I can tell the love between you is so unique.❤️
Oh my, I’m so sorry that happened to you but it does sound like Floyd was meant to be and came into your life exactly when you needed him most. 💜 it’s beautiful you can remember your other dog through him. Much love 🤗
I had two basset hounds growing up and the are a big responsibility but if you put in the work it totally pays off. Also they’re the best cuddle buddies
Copper is such a cute little boy. Bassets are really good with kids. I got Blue, my basset when I was 7 or 8 and he would always let me dress him up in princess costumes and paint his nails.
I had a beagle basset once one of the best dogs I ever had. He just stole my heart. Whatn good fer nothing but was like my,best friend. Always there to cheer me up love to go on,car rides. And play featch ,, Loved that old dog. I miss him. .
We just got a baby basset he’s two months & I could not help but laugh at your other video 10 reasons why you Don’t want one .. our pup cry’s ALL the time “complains” I thought at first maybe he will just warm up to us but after watching this I am glad to understand that this is just him being very vocal LOL but yes they are super adorable and I don’t think I’ve ever ran into anyone with a Basset as well!
My basset twins are sooo smart and love to cuddle still struggling with the bathroom thing 😂 they’re still on a strict schedule and are like I’ll do as I please
This is a great overview of bassets in general. I grew up with them and recently lost Amos, my faithful sidekick for more than 8 years.I'm looking to adopt again.
I watched both your videos.Your a very good responsable pet owner.Ive seen way too many people who shouldnt have children or pets.And reason number 9 is accurate .Your not going to sneak up on someone with one of these hound dogs.They may have a pulse rate of 3 and are asleep on their feet most of their lives but they can smell you down the street.Especially if your holding a hamburger.And that bark will definitely wake up half the neighborhood.
As I’m watching this Chloe (the basset) is talking to me basically saying please get off the phone. Pick me up and let me in your lap. So yes. Spot on again!!! Love the comments on they don’t understand personal space and ride or die. Your space is their space. And Chloe in her mind is a human not a dog. Only part she struggles with is the adaptability. She loves being in her home. When we go on trips it takes her like four days to adjust. My boy dog is like . Let’s go!!!! Great video
Hahaha omg! That’s so funny you have one named Chloe, that’s my name! She’s so cute, she wants to be included 😂💜 The going away thing is definitely true, it very much upsets Copper in the moment. Is your male dog a basset as well?? Thank you for the feedback and thank you for sharing 🥰💜
CShawty Hill my male is a rescue. He’s a Heinz 57 dog. Beagle, Golden, yellow lab, Pomeranian and who knows what else. Chloe is my first and only basset hound. She’s one of a kind. But she’s my princess and she 100% knows she is as well
Fred and I do a 5k walk, but he is happy enough to do a quick run up the street. You seem to love your basset so much and as a basset owner you have hit the nail on the head with so mayn of these points.
I’ve always wanted a basset hound and 3 years ago my niece found a batch of puppies. We went to see them and I watched for the one that gravitated towards the kids. That was Bilbo. He was the runt of the litter ,so he sometimes gets confused for a beagle mix, but trust me he is all basset and we love him for it. Everything you shared is 100% relatable in the best possible way. I have never encountered a breed of dog that just makes you want to be a better owner until Bilbo came into our lives.
I have loved and had dogs my whole life; however, my basset hound mix was my "soul puppy". He was so sweet and gentle. When I hugged him he brought a new level of peace and connection...a level I have not experienced before or after he past away. He loved EVERYONE! Work people would go to my house and if I didn't keep an eye on him I would find him standing directly in front of them and nuzzling the work people while they were working. He was so much fun and playful. I get the adaptive thing. He would play if you wanted to play, travel anywhere, or cuddle if you wanted to cuddle. I will miss my angel boy forever...
You are so right but I wouldn’t have traded a second of time to not have had my boy Bosco. He’s gone now, but had him for just under 18 years and I still love and miss him every day.
Basset hounds are the best, and your description of Copper is spot on for the breed in general. He's really gorgeous by the way. I grew up with basset hounds, right from being a baby. I would love to have another, but right now I live on the top floor of a block of flats without a lift. So, too many stairs. One day though... In the meantime, I will get my basset fix by watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your animals with us. Love from Leipzig.
Thank you :) Wow that must have been amazing to have hounds by your side growing up! I hope if I have kids one day they will be able to grow up with Copper too 💜 I understand the stair problem! Yes one day when the time is right 😊 Thanks for watching/caring/being you!! Love back at you from FL 💖
I take mine out riding horse and sometimes he will ride with me on the horse! You said it right, bassets are your ride or die! And he is a total mind reader, if you’re having a bad day he will do anything to make you smile and cheer you up :) I also love it when you play with them, they run, do little circles and bark!
I would recommend a Basset Hound to anyone, but not to everyone. They are great dogs, but they have their quirks and a new owner has to adapt to their needs. My favorite breed by far.
Alice is my 2nd Basset. The 1st I’ve realized from a pup. My 1st was a rescue, who was very shy with other dogs,she loved children, and seemed to read people that didn’t like, or were afraid of dogs, and stayed away. Alice is her polar opposite. I socialized her at 10 weeks with other dogs at dog parks, and she’s never had a negative experience with any people. If anything she’s to effusive, and eager to be the life of any party. She makes me be social, and I love/hate her for it.
I think most of us knew that your '10 Reasons NOT vid' was done out of love especially after your number 10. In todays vid you nailed it again. Same soul 2 bodies. Yep. Thats how I feel about my Penny girl. Thank you again for making this vid...
Just found your videos as I was hunting around for Basset videos. I am on my third Basset. His name is Steve. My prior Bassets were Phil and Newman (Both passed from old age). You nailed it. I love my Bassets and they are cuddle bugs but they are moody little creatures. He always stares at me with this look of contempt. In any event, I grew up in WPB and went to FSU (class of 1996-go NOLES) and live in California with my wife and kids. Love your vids. More on Copper-he is adorable and quite the character.
I totally agree with you!! My basset hound is super talkative too. I know when he wants food or water, go for a walk, or just some affection. And literally he wouldn’t stop until I understand what he wants 😅
We have a Basset and a Corgi. When we leave, or come home, our Corgi (Charlotte) is very vocal, so our Basset (Sassy) doesn’t do much of anything in those situations. It’s kind of like she’s just lying there thinking, “Yeah, what Charlotte said.” 😂 Sassy is definitely vocal, though, like you said about Copper. She always lets you know what she’s thinking/feeling. Sassy does get jealous of other animals, though, for sure. She’s not aggressive about it, but you can definitely tell it bothers her. She’ll start to “puff” her cheeks, as we call it, when she’s bothered or jealous. It’s hilarious and so cute. 😂 She’s also very smart. Her favorite thing to do is hide her toys (and our socks and underwear), and she’s really good at it. There have been times it’s taken us days to find a toy she hid. 😂 Of course, you’re spot on about Bassets being funny. Sassy is hilarious. My roommate and I both laugh at/with her regularly. Basset’s are a great breed for someone who suffers from depression, as they are extremely cuddly, with no understanding of personal space, as you mentioned. It’s great. I don’t know about Copper, but Sassy does understand personal space (only) when it’s hers. If I get in her face the same way she gets in mine, she sometimes growls, or warns me that she’s not enjoying it. She’ll even occasionally get directly on top of me, and look at me like she wants me to pet her, but then growl when I do. 😭😂
Omg !!! Every word she said is sooooo exactly true! I’ve got my third basset right now who is 10, looks exactly like copper . Last week she stole my friends wallet out of her purse and buried it in her crate/little house for a week! Perfect!! I shared with others who know exactly what ur talking about .
My husband and I have a basset (buster from birth) and a border Callie (fritz a rescue). And bassets are the best pets ever. Buster have so much personality and attitude it’s so hilarious.
Hi Cshawnty I agree with you Bassett Hounds are a great dog and can have a downside too, being stubborn and vocal if your not patient with them.. I enjoy the Golden our family had named Raleigh he was enjoyable, affectionate and always enjoyed being around friends and family. So like any dog it depends on each one and their personality, have fun with Copper. 👍👓🐕
My Cooper boy was a black mouth cur and he was the sweetest most majestic scooby you could ever have. Copper was my 1st and only dog Ive had so far and we got him when I was 12. He lived only 10 years but it was because my father didn’t want him neutered and ended up getting 2 tumors, one engulfed his bladder and the other in his spleen. ANYWAYS enough sad. My next doggo will be a basset hound FOR SURE. Even when I watched your first basset video I knew just by looking at him in your lap and seeing how close you guys were, that I’d made the right decision. Personally, I loved that my Copper had so much personality. I need a serious cuddle bug, so a basset hound sounds perfect. I’ve always wanted a basset hound ever since I can remember getting the basset hound beanie baby I was obsessed with I named “puppy dog”. Your Cooper boy is beautiful! I think I’ll name mine “Uncle Pecos” that song crambone song in Tom and Jerry.
Hello, love this video. Copper is such a good boy sitting by you, love the way your arm is around him the whole time. You're sweet, Copper's very cute and your Maltese poodle is always busy XXXX
Really great video. One of my favorite parts was during the ninth reason Coppers face. I feel like I can tell the love and bond you have with him. Keep up the hard work and best of luck in life.
CShawty Hill What can I say, I love them. They are all the things you say in both do want and don’t want, but that’s what makes them so incredibly loveable. I’ve never met a breed that is more adorable than basset hounds.
Im a grandmom to a 51 percent bassett hound who looks just like your dog. She is my son's dog (and family) but my son and Aunt Bee have a special bond. The best dog in the world!!!!
I saw your two videos, everything you say is true, I have a Basset hound and it is something unique. Greetings from Argentina and congratulations for such good descriptions
I’m a first time basset owner , smartest dog I’ve ever had ,,, he literally tells me what he wants , and mine has separation anxiety as well ,,, we are together 24/7 … my Dudley looks just like copper too … he’s amazing
Chloe, I agree with you on everything! He is so adorable. I have to tell you Ollie is the background entertainment! Love the way Coppie looks into your eyes. It gives me chills. (Look at your subscribers-going up 👍). Love ya, Douchey girl! 💖
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You are spot on with all your points . My Bassett ' Larry ' sounds exactly like Copper .
I love my basset and your sharing your Copper is great 👍
My childhood neighbor had a basset named dexter. He would escape the back yard everyday and walk to our school, find our class and sit outside and wait for us! Our school would let us walk him 3 blocks back home and trusted us to come back to school haha. He was the smartest dog I've ever known!
Never owned one of my own but my cousin had one and after giving that dog a ear massage he wouldn't leave me alone I even woke up to him under my covers he was very talkative but in a loving way anytime I visit he always runs up to me and gives me a leg hug
I also think the mellow temperament of a basset is helpful for anyone who is anxious and nervous. They seem to communicate that life will be ok, sleep a little more and eat well!😉
They definitely communicate that. Just yesterday I was upset, sitting on my bed crying. Copper was completely freaking out trying to get to me! Once he got to me he laid on top of me and it made me feel so much better 😭💜
spot on. the only thing i would add is they are great at reading their owners emotions and make us smile/cuddle when we need it the most.
Aw that is so true!! 🥰
I am man enough to say I was crying watching this video then reading your comment of how they read your mind. I haven't slept since yesterday. I just yesterday had to put my beloved 11 year old basset Peanut down. Been an emotional wreck since. I have had lots of dogs growing up and also still have a Golden retriever. But your comment was spot on. Peanut was like a best friend and was always there when I went through some rough times. He would just come up to me and put his head on me like he was saying "it's gonna be okay" on the other hand some days he would personally push my patience i know on purpose. LOL
They are their own person unlike any other dog. He will truly be missed. And even though i know nothing would ever replace him I think I may get another basset in time. Maybe "Cashew" since I already had a Peanut. Thanks for the video. Take care and long live Copper.
Also I personally think if you have a history of really bad depression a basset hound is for you. Cause they can understand and read your emotions better then any other dog. They will make you cuddle with them if they since your upset about something.
This is why I want one. Cuddly little homebody
Grew up next to two of these and they were amazing. Miss you floppy and tucker
I was raised by a Basset Hound. Two years older than me. His name was Troubles.
That’s so sweet! I am jealous 💜
I’m not sure if you’re telling a story about a dog, or a parable about your life... 🤔
Absolutely agree that the relationship with a Basset is totally different than any relationship I've had with another dog. The way you describe it as being more like a relationship with a person is spot on. I kind of feel like it is a real parent-child relationship sometimes, because there's just so many layers to this dog. He's got so much PERSONALITY. I'm completely sold - it's all Bassets all the time from here on out.
(Also, he's so comforting and cuddly. When I'm sad or really anxious and have to go out without him, I'll pet him just before I go out so his smell is on my hands. Weird and gross? Maybe. But it really helps.)
Thank you for sharing! And yes I definitely agree with you! No it’s not gross ❤️🥰
Totally agree. My grandmother had two basset hounds and when I was sufferers from periods of severe clinical depression, the hounds would stare at me intently yet empathetically, saying in those states 'we know something isn't right, but we are here for you". I have never felt that from other breeds
My dog Boomer (yellow lab) died recently and I miss him a lot but I enjoy your videos about your dog because it helps me.
Aw I am so sorry, I had no idea. I’m glad you enjoy our videos and they make you feel better! That means so much to me as well. Thinking of you and take care ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I lost my Lucy basset a few months back to a kidney infection that spread into her uterus. Basset videos and my Hank kept got me through it but I feel you 100% . Watching happy dogs after a bad time at the end of your dogs life helps us all remember just how special the moments were before they got sick . I am sorry for your loss ! Dogs deserve longer lives and it is not fair to watch such a perfect animal pass before we do . That is why we have to spoil them when we can as much as we can .
I lost my yellow lab Maggie 2 weeks ago and and I feel for you because its heartbreaking, the reason im watching these videos is im desperate for another furry friend and have always wanted a Basset.
I’m so sorry for your loss..I know how it feels to lose a dog. I had a basset beagle mix (Lulu) she passed in January. I miss her so much :(
Bassets are so loyal, so gentle, so loving, and surprisingly smart. They are the perfect low maintenance family dog, 100%.
I've loved bassets since i was a young boy...never owed one...but i like watching copper just sit and hang out. He's so cool.
He is way cooler than me haha I'm glad you enjoyed our video
Unlike Copper, my basset did bay as part of his communication skills. He loved my daughter So much, (after he sulked for the first two days when we brought her home). He was Super loyal and Fiercely protective of her. My daughter in now 48 and still remembers Stony with great affection. Stony was really smart, And Super Stubborn. Funny, yes, a natural comic. Super affectionate, and loved cuddling. P.S. Ollie is a sweet doggo too. I see your subscriber numbers are rising. Congrats.
Aw that is so sweet! Thank you for including Ollie 🥰 and thank you for your support! 💖😍
Omg! One of our current Basset’s name is Stony! His Brother’s name is River. Stony River is a name of a River in the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota, where we live. They both needed to come home with us, since they were a “Bonded Pair!” It wouldn’t have mattered if they weren’t Bonded, they were both coming home with us never the less. These two are the youngest Bassets who ever came home with us. We had been Adopting only Senior Bassets for a long time, because they had the smallest opportunity to be Adopted. I think though, oftentimes Senior Dogs are never given a chance, and all Senior Dogs who we have Loved, have been great! 💗
CShawty Hill I believe my reply went to the wrong place, although I was coming back to you to compliment you on your Excellent Delivery if your very interesting subject, Basset Hounds! Everything you said about Bassets is True! Copper is definitely a Special Basset Hound! His calm demeanor during the delivery of your message was Incredible! He is absolutely Loving every Moment in your arms. And your little Ollie is a little Sweetie! Isn’t it amazing how well Dogs in a multiple Dog Home get along with each other. One time we were Living Five Dogs at one time! Yikes! It was a bit hectic at meal time, etc. But our Home was filled with so much Love and so much comedy. It was great! We have never lived in a Home without the Love of a Dog. Lots of Heartbreak though. The only downside if Loving a Dog. But no matter how bad it is, a Person just pours their Love into another Dog who needs a Home! Thank you fir your great video.... 💗
He's a chill dude
The chillest!
My grandmother had a french basset named Flower, when I was a kid. I adored her. We played hide and seek, we took naps together. She comforted me when I was upset. She was the sweetest, kindest dog I ever met.
I am so jealous, wish I could have grown up with a basset. I also love that name Flower 🥰 🌸
I've grown up with 4 different bassets (2 pairs at a time) and I would say that yes they are a handful when they are younger but they are the best dogs once they hit ~5. They totally mellow out and become the best cuddlers while being the best attention drama llamas there are. None of my bassets were afraid of other animals or children. Over the years we only had one male and he seemed to be the most dependent. The females were very independent and would like to go with out but Sparky loved to just be. He would sleep on the footstool to be right next to you and he always had to go with you, whether on a boat ride or in the car. He was the best shotgun I ever had.
I can totally relate with you saying Sparky was the best shotgun 😍 I guess males tend to be more attached to their owners then huh? Yes it was a little difficult the first few years but so worth it 💖🥰
TRUTH ! But there is something about that first 5 years that endeers one to the breed . They are spiteful and destructive but that is why we love them ! When you connect with a basset you will never be able to connect like that with another breed . I'm hooked forever . A helpless servant of the short and floppy .
My bassist is around 4 years old and unfortunately he does not like babies whatsoever. He is afraid and growls or bites them off they get close and I'm not watching but other than that he is a sweetheart to everybody in the family.
When Richard went to work, Harley would howl non stop until the Toyota left his sight. Then he would meet him in the driveway, sitting patiently for daddy to come home. Then just like clockwork, let's take a ride. Everyday, a ride . Having to lift a Bassett Hound into a Toyota truck was ......
Interesting to say the least.
That dog was the best riding buddy.
Jowls and slobber all over the side of the truck.
Endless slobber lol
We miss our buddy 😪
My Basset is an angel, even if you take away his food from him, he won't growl, bark or bite you. Definitely harmless with people and animals but not with things...
you can't own a basset , the basset owns you, i wouldn't have it any other way. they are the sweetiest and loyal breed. 💋💓💕🥰🥰🥰💛
Yes! So true :)
I was about to say *BOI* when I read the first part 😂
I have had four of them ......best pooch ever !
Very true. I miss my 2 baby boys.
Exactly !!!
My Basset Duke is a big time cuddler. And he is very vocal. Without a doubt the best dog I’ve ever had. Every reason you listed is why I love my hound
Hugs to Duke 💜🤗
my bassethound is so missed , she was the same birthday month as me
she was on november 1sr and me november 8th , she was my sign , god i miss her . my crystal basset,
thank you showing us your beautiful basset copper, many many blesse to you and all your fur babies🥰
Aw that must be so hard for you, I’m sorry for your loss. I hope seeing Copper brings back some good memories. Blessings to you!! 💖
Don't worry about haters.
I want a basset in the future, and i was really really happy to see your video about the reasons to DON'T have a basset! I think it can be so usefull. So... Thank you!
I send you a lot of love, and little tickles to Copper and Ollie ♥️🐾
Thank you 😊 I agree it is important to know what you’re getting into before you make such a big commitment to take care of an animal for the rest of their life 💜 thank YOU!
I love those chunky ear-draggers.
That’s such an accurate description 😂
Thank you. So spot on and so honest. They call them the clown of hounds. I've raised Bassets for 25 years. Don't worry about the haters they don't deserve a Basset. It take a special person to own a Basset. Maybe you should do a video about 10 reasons a Basset doesn't want to ouw you? You are the perfect kind of person for a special hound.
Thank you! “The clown of the hounds” I’ve never heard that before but I love that!! And I’ve honestly thought about doing that video I just want to think of a creative way to present it so it’s funny and entertaining! Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot coming from someone who has raised these dogs for so many years. Take care 💗🥰
@@cshawtyhill7055 Thank you, keep them coming. I build factories all around the country. My Bassets travel with me and we stay in a 35' fifth wheel on the projects for 6 to 8 months at a time. They are a big hit on the jobsite. They ride around with me on the golf cart and definitely know when lunch is.
Soul connections are beautiful.
Haters are like fruit flies and other parasites. Starve them of your attention, and especially your emotion, and they move along since they can't fill their void by feeling powerful through manipulation. The actual words they say change but the intent doesn't. Knowing that makes it easy for me to see it as background noise to tune out. It would be worse to be them and to come from that place. They would envy a soul connection and want to disparage you. Its not even about their targets, it just looks that way when we incorrectly assign normal thought processes to their actions. They are actually quite simple and that is liberating once it is understood.
Agree, they are so funny. Sometimes I can't explain to other people how a dog can make you laugh, but Fred (my grandparent´s basset) really makes me laugh sooooo much
It’s hard to explain, easier to experience 😂💜
Nailed it!
Reason 8 is so true, as Arthur (my pooch) really like being with people. Unless hes asleep, he'll be doing his best to make sure hes with you. Whether asleep on top of you on the couch, or just sitting right behind you when you're working.
Aw totally! Unless they’re sleeping like a log 😂💜
I have a basset beagle mix ( a bagle) and she has to be near me constantly! She is definitely a queen and refuses to not be acknowledged! Best dog ever, but the most stubborn companion I have ever had the pleasure to know.
You put that so perfectly! Most stubborn companion I have ever had the pleasure to know...love it. Take care 💜🤗
They are super smart! I got those special slow feeding bowls for him one time and Ernie looked at it and flipped it over to get his food out of it! We were all in hysterics!! And YES my Ernie LOVES cuddles!!
Oh my gosh that is hilarious! What a guy!
We bring home Walter on Saturday. I'm sooooo over the moon excited and so is my 3 year year old. I honestly don't think I've ever even met one in person so this will definitely be an adventure
It’s not stupid, I tell people all the time that my Ernie is literally my soulmate in dog form (not soulmate in the romantic sense). I totally understand!!
Ha ha ha I hope nobody thought I meant in the romantic sense LOL
Agree! These dogs touch souls and go straight to your heart.
@@cshawtyhill7055My Charlie is by far the best boyfriend I've ever had. ; ) My daughter and I both claim him as such.
I had just told my bf Paris Houndin is my spirit animal soul mate.
When my basset was 7 she had a surgery and was on pain pills. That week she listened and instantly responded to everything I said. I was so pissed.
You don’t sound stupid at all. I am 100% spiritually connected to my basset hounds. True match for Taurus people. They give us the unconditional love we crave. The most loyal dogs ever. They are my best friends in the whole world.
Thank you Shannon 🥰 you guys validate me so much and I hope you know how much I appreciate that. I definitely need that love. Yesterday I was overly upset about something and I was sitting on my bed crying...Copper was having a fit trying to get up on the bed and the second he finally got up he laid on top of me and comforted me. It meant so much to me. 😭💜 I love him so much, all of my animals are my best friends. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings too 💗💖💜
Every Bassett should come with an Oliver! So handy to keep the slobber cleaned up, and so cheerful.
Hahahahhaa awwwwww so sweet and so gross, I have to agree 🥲
If you have owned a basset through the first 5 years YOU are a basset expert ! The ones who survive hell years have all earned that title .
Hahaha you’re right they kind of were hell years 😂 now that I think about it!
@@cshawtyhill7055 I have no other way to describe the first 3 years of basset ownership . The test every nerve you have and show you just how little we know about dog parenting because Bassets are SO bad when they are in the toddler stage and unlike any other dog breed . It's that same rough period that caused me to love the breed though . I realized I was dealing with an ultra cute dog that liked to get even and who thinks like my own devious mind thinks when confronted with authority . Much more than anyone or any dog I had ever met on par with people more than dogs . Hank took me to the edge of what I could put up with and then threw me over . I learned more about myself then at any point including the birth of my daughter .He taught me how to forgive and forget and that was a lesson I needed in my life more than ever given I got Hank right after my divorce. I learned real love is forgiveness no matter what . Hank made me a better person and a much better parent to my daughter when he put me through that period in time but he also made my hair thin out a little . Lucky I am good at rolling with the punches so I kept most of my hair .
You got it so right that bassets are ride or die. They can be grumpy and hard to work with, but they’re like family in the way that you can fight over everything and at the end of the day you love each other to pieces. I don’t think I’ll be able to own a basset again bc I’m very very allergic to dogs (my parents got ours before I was born), but videos like this let me live my basset dreams vicariously through somebody else💙 Hope you and Copper are doing well!
they are also very comfortable around people which makes them feel at ease, laid back, they never have an attitude and just go with the flow. Very humble. And, will just sit still with you and be happy and content and not winge.
Walter loves to cuddle and hike! Camping and swimming as well! Agreed! My basset talks so much and does his own thing!!! Love your videos like always 😊
Thank you 😊 so much! Copper is the happiest in nature (just like his mom). I wish Copper swam lol! Take care hugs to you and Walter 🥰💜🤗
Beautiful video, it's easy to see that the two of you have a connection that goes beyond the simple owner and pet dynamic.😊💗
All basset people do ! They are the most committed pet parents because they are forced by bassett power to do so !
Thank you 😊 I’m so glad you liked the video. That’s definitely what I was trying to convey! 💜
Yeah he’s right we really have no choice 😂
My Harvey is so amazingly gentle and sweet. In fact, he's gentle to a fault. When he was attacked by a neighbor's dog (They were training their German Shepherd to be a guard dog and they messed it up and it was only aggressive towards other dogs), he would not fight back at all!! He had several puncture wounds, but he's a tank so that's all that happened. After all that, he's still so gentle and sweet to all people and animals. Even other German Shepherds. I don't think many other dogs could have walked away from that with only puncture wounds and mentally fine. That's when I realized just how special he is. He's, for sure, my ride or die.
Wow what a crazy story. I’m so happy your baby was OK and didn’t have lasting physical or mental/emotional problems from it. That definitely shows his resilience and like you said just how special he is. 🥰💜
I got my Basset hound on December 10 2019. He turned 3 On Feb 22 2020. I have had him almost 6 months. His name is Copper too! You nailed him in both videos. He has been a huge improvement in my life! I would be so lost without him. He's my best friend. Thank you for sharing!
Aw thank you for sharing! They are amazing companions. I’m glad you found each other 💜🤗
I lost my mini dachshund in December. He was part of a bonded pair and his brother and I both had broken hearts. I saw a Basset up for adoption in State College PA (Go Lions!). He looked small in the picture they had online. When we got there and saw a 60lb dog we couldn't believe it. We fell in love immediately! I appreciate your videos. I'm learning all this the same way you did. We are his 4th and final home, God willing. We have a good size house, but it seems like it's not big enough for him sometimes. He gets the zoomies and it's a nightmare. Things are flying in every direction. He was being fostered by a Penn State student in an apartment. I heard a lot about his separation anxiety. We're still staying home with Harley as much as possible since we're both retired. He has some really funny faces too. Lots of water dripping out of his lips all over the kitchen floor is fun. I can see he's finally feeling at home, and that makes me happy. Love your channel. Tell Copper that Harley is a fan!
We had a basset when i was little and that dog was literally the best babysitter
My Bassett Hound was my BFF growing up, when he passed, it was devestating for me, for years!!!
I can only imagine :(I’m jealous you got to grow up with a basset 🥰
When my dog died I cried like a damn child. I feel ya.
Harley we really miss ya buddy, see ya when its time. He was so smart and such a cool dog.
He will live on in your memory and heart forever 💜
As a multi-basset hound owner, you are very accurate in your descriptions. For a person considering a basset, this gives a very personal view of the breed and it is a very helpful presentation/description.
i want a basset, i would love to have the kind of relationship you and copper have. great video keep em coming!
Get yourself a Basset ASAP... They are the best companion!!!
Thank you :) I will!!!
Same!! they will be the next dog I own definitely
I was constantly bullied by nearly every other kid in my high school for the first couple of years of that school. Our gorgeous Basset Sam would know how upset I was when I’d come home from school, and was always waiting there to cheer me up. One afternoon, after a particularly bad day when I was beaten up by a group of 3 boys, I was crying in the backyard, hiding from mum. Well, Sam found me. She came up behind me and put her (very heavy) head on my shoulder and left it there for ages. She then walked around me and sat on my lap and looked up at me. She stayed like that, lying on me and looking up at me, with her tail wagging. I just hugged her and sobbed. I said to her, “You’re my only friend aren’t you?” and I could feel her pressing against me, hugging me back.
You’re so right about the special bond between a Basset and it’s family. Sam liked my brother and tolerated my father ... but she absolutely adored my mum and I. Sam gave back to us what we gave to her. I was always playing with her and cuddling her, but my brother would just pat her when he saw her - he didn’t like the hound grease that’s left on your hands after playing with her. I loved her to bits and she gave back that love 10 times over. No other breed is like them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My first dog as a young boy was a Basset Hound named Sorry Belle. Although it has been 55 years since she passed, I still think of her.
Yes they're very smart. And very talkative. Oh Lord!! They love squeaky toys. Mine used to bark when I was on the phone
When we go for a walk and reach a fork in the path, if I go the way Lewis doesn’t want to, he sits down and refuses to move until I go the way he wants to. Your videos are lovely, you’re a very genuine, warm old soul
When ever I take my Ernie on walks all the neighborhood kids LOVE to give him loves! He is so gentle and sweet with them. He is so great with other animals and cats too. Although he does like to chase the cats at my house but when he catches them he grooms them. Awe! Though I don’t think the cats appreciate it lol. They are truly one of the most affectionate breeds! And my boy LOVES his walks, he knows the word and gets super stoked! Also they suck at swimming!! 😂
Haha I could not agree with you more here! He could just walk for hours (very slowly of course). No swimming for Copper anytime soon. LOL thanks for your comments Mea as always 🥰💜
I absolutely agree with your opinions. I had had mine for 14 years till 2017. She was the most stubborn and the sweetest girl for me.I watched your first one and this video and I feel the everything the same about the bassets. Bassets are lovely and cuddly indeed.
I am happy to hear that :) I really hope Copper gets as far up there in age! I never meant to make it sound like I don’t love my dog you know? They do have these qualities though for sure lol
This is awesome! My basset hound loves to cuddle and he will whine and whine and whine if he's not being pet. I definitely get the whole "soul mate" thing, because I totally feel that with my basset. Once again, love this! Copper is adorable :3
Thank you so much I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Hahaha sounds like Copper with the whining!! Thanks for your comment 🥰 take care!
We love Copper. All of your reasons are true for our sweet Edgar too; except cats, he unfortunately loves to chase his kitty siblings. We love him, he’s the BEST friend 🐶❤️
Aw love to you guys too 🥰 I think my cat Luna put Copper in his place over the years LOL
We just adopted our very first Basset (Tilly) She is such a love !! thank you for sharing your love of Copper!!..... oh man do they SHED!!!
Aw congratulations!!! That is such a cute name! My new kitten’s name is Matilda and we call her Tilly for short :)
I agree, they are so funny! They are stress-busters. I love your channel and hearing about Copper. My Basset Gus has been gone for almost five years now. Unfortunately, one of our other dogs is an alpha-boy and would not be kind if we got another dog so it’s fun to be able to enjoy Copper stories. Thanks!
I’m so glad to hear you enjoy our videos and they remind you of Gus!! 🤗💜 it is truly our pleasure 🥰
I have a Bassett named Copper as well and your last 2 videos described mine perfectly. Hes my bestest and hes so codependent and independent at the same time. Most stubborn yet loving little pain I've ever had.
That’s a perfect way to explain them! Codependent and independent at the same time haha 💜
My husband and I just watched your video on reasons NOT to have a Basset Hound and we were literally in tears laughing so hard. We had a Bassett very similar to your Copper. Ours was Marley and we had him for a short 10 years. Its like you were describing our Marley! He was exactly the same but I have to tell you that I loved him with my heart and soul. We lost him about 4 years ago and I still tear up thinking about him. They are the most special dogs in the world. He was my dog through and through. I will have one again some day. Thank you so 💓 much for that video!
My basset baby Floyd is my heart and soul. He helped heal my broken heart after his older brother tragically passed too early in an accident. We found out our first basset Elvis’ mom had another litter one month after we lost him and just HAD to get Floyd. It was meant to be. He helped heal my entire family and is such a lovey. We talk to him about his older angel brother all the time and I know they would have been the best of friends even though they were two wildly different pups. I will ALWAYS own a basset. Copper is precious and I can tell the love between you is so unique.❤️
Oh my, I’m so sorry that happened to you but it does sound like Floyd was meant to be and came into your life exactly when you needed him most. 💜 it’s beautiful you can remember your other dog through him. Much love 🤗
my husband and I have been planning to get a basette hound in two months, we thought of this a year ago. Thank you for this video ☺️
I had two basset hounds growing up and the are a big responsibility but if you put in the work it totally pays off. Also they’re the best cuddle buddies
You are so right about that. I never knew cuddling until I knew Copper 😊💜
Copper is such a cute little boy. Bassets are really good with kids. I got Blue, my basset when I was 7 or 8 and he would always let me dress him up in princess costumes and paint his nails.
Thank you so much! Omg that is so sweet, I would love to see Copper with younger kids more. 😇💖
I had a beagle basset once one of the best dogs I ever had. He just stole my heart. Whatn good fer nothing but was like my,best friend. Always there to cheer me up love to go on,car rides. And play featch ,,
Loved that old dog. I miss him. .
I love your videos! I’ve had two basset hounds and agree with everything you said. These dogs are so loyal, funny, and make you feel so loved. 😊
Thank you 🥰🤗💜 they do make you feel so loved, don’t they?!
I adore the white heart on the top of his head ❤
Me too (: That was the first thing I ever noticed about him
We just got a baby basset he’s two months & I could not help but laugh at your other video 10 reasons why you Don’t want one .. our pup cry’s ALL the time “complains” I thought at first maybe he will just warm up to us but after watching this I am glad to understand that this is just him being very vocal LOL but yes they are super adorable and I don’t think I’ve ever ran into anyone with a Basset as well!
My basset twins are sooo smart and love to cuddle still struggling with the bathroom thing 😂 they’re still on a strict schedule and are like I’ll do as I please
Hahahaha it will get better!! But yes they think they’re in charge for sure...and I think most of us allow that! 😉😂💜
My Basset marks in the house. He just recently started marking. Should I get him fixed?
Very gentle giants with hearts and love to give that are the size of Texas. So sweet!
Copper is awesome looks a lot like my basset Stewie who is 6yo. Great video great advice!
Thank you so much! Love to you and Stewie 😊💜
This is a great overview of bassets in general. I grew up with them and recently lost Amos, my faithful sidekick for more than 8 years.I'm looking to adopt again.
I watched both your videos.Your a very good responsable pet owner.Ive seen way too many people who shouldnt have children or pets.And reason number 9 is accurate .Your not going to sneak up on someone with one of these hound dogs.They may have a pulse rate of 3 and are asleep on their feet most of their lives but they can smell you down the street.Especially if your holding a hamburger.And that bark will definitely wake up half the neighborhood.
Thanks for watching and hearing me out. Same here! They are the best watch dogs
As I’m watching this Chloe (the basset) is talking to me basically saying please get off the phone. Pick me up and let me in your lap. So yes. Spot on again!!! Love the comments on they don’t understand personal space and ride or die. Your space is their space. And Chloe in her mind is a human not a dog. Only part she struggles with is the adaptability. She loves being in her home. When we go on trips it takes her like four days to adjust. My boy dog is like . Let’s go!!!! Great video
Hahaha omg! That’s so funny you have one named Chloe, that’s my name! She’s so cute, she wants to be included 😂💜 The going away thing is definitely true, it very much upsets Copper in the moment. Is your male dog a basset as well?? Thank you for the feedback and thank you for sharing 🥰💜
CShawty Hill my male is a rescue. He’s a Heinz 57 dog. Beagle, Golden, yellow lab, Pomeranian and who knows what else. Chloe is my first and only basset hound. She’s one of a kind. But she’s my princess and she 100% knows she is as well
Fred and I do a 5k walk, but he is happy enough to do a quick run up the street. You seem to love your basset so much and as a basset owner you have hit the nail on the head with so mayn of these points.
I’ve always wanted a basset hound and 3 years ago my niece found a batch of puppies. We went to see them and I watched for the one that gravitated towards the kids.
That was Bilbo.
He was the runt of the litter ,so he sometimes gets confused for a beagle mix, but trust me he is all basset and we love him for it.
Everything you shared is 100% relatable in the best possible way. I have never encountered a breed of dog that just makes you want to be a better owner until Bilbo came into our lives.
I have loved and had dogs my whole life; however, my basset hound mix was my "soul puppy". He was so sweet and gentle. When I hugged him he brought a new level of peace and connection...a level I have not experienced before or after he past away. He loved EVERYONE! Work people would go to my house and if I didn't keep an eye on him I would find him standing directly in front of them and nuzzling the work people while they were working. He was so much fun and playful. I get the adaptive thing. He would play if you wanted to play, travel anywhere, or cuddle if you wanted to cuddle. I will miss my angel boy forever...
I really enjoyed your explanation of Copper, that does it I must have a basset!! Much happiness to you and your puppies!!
You are so right but I wouldn’t have traded a second of time to not have had my boy Bosco. He’s gone now, but had him for just under 18 years and I still love and miss him every day.
Basset hounds are the best, and your description of Copper is spot on for the breed in general. He's really gorgeous by the way. I grew up with basset hounds, right from being a baby. I would love to have another, but right now I live on the top floor of a block of flats without a lift. So, too many stairs. One day though... In the meantime, I will get my basset fix by watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your animals with us. Love from Leipzig.
Thank you :) Wow that must have been amazing to have hounds by your side growing up! I hope if I have kids one day they will be able to grow up with Copper too 💜 I understand the stair problem! Yes one day when the time is right 😊 Thanks for watching/caring/being you!! Love back at you from FL 💖
I have two basset hounds, one male, Jai, he's two years old, and one female named Merida, and she is one. I love my dogs dearly.
Two babies!!! I am glad you are enjoying them and they have each other to grow up with 3 how sweet.
I take mine out riding horse and sometimes he will ride with me on the horse! You said it right, bassets are your ride or die! And he is a total mind reader, if you’re having a bad day he will do anything to make you smile and cheer you up :) I also love it when you play with them, they run, do little circles and bark!
I like Copper!
I like Chloe!
I loved when Ollie poked his head up at the end to say goodbye!
😀 Great vid CShawty ☺️
Thank you 😍😍😍
Just got our first basset hound. She is perfect already. So excited to see her grow into her self!
I would recommend a Basset Hound to anyone, but not to everyone. They are great dogs, but they have their quirks and a new owner has to adapt to their needs. My favorite breed by far.
Definitely agreed! 💕🤗
There my favorite breed as well
Alice is my 2nd Basset. The 1st I’ve realized from a pup. My 1st was a rescue, who was very shy with other dogs,she loved children, and seemed to read people that didn’t like, or were afraid of dogs, and stayed away.
Alice is her polar opposite. I socialized her at 10 weeks with other dogs at dog parks, and she’s never had a negative experience with any people. If anything she’s to effusive, and eager to be the life of any party. She makes me be social, and I love/hate her for it.
I think most of us knew that your '10 Reasons NOT vid' was done out of love especially after your number 10.
In todays vid you nailed it again. Same soul 2 bodies. Yep.
Thats how I feel about my Penny girl.
Thank you again for making this vid...
Thank you for reminding me of that and thank you for watching. I’m so glad you could relate 💜💖
Just found your videos as I was hunting around for Basset videos. I am on my third Basset. His name is Steve. My prior Bassets were Phil and Newman (Both passed from old age). You nailed it. I love my Bassets and they are cuddle bugs but they are moody little creatures. He always stares at me with this look of contempt. In any event, I grew up in WPB and went to FSU (class of 1996-go NOLES) and live in California with my wife and kids. Love your vids. More on Copper-he is adorable and quite the character.
Hey! Thank you so much for tour support, that’s so cool we have a lot in common!!! Regards to your family and buddy Steve enjoy that Cali life 🤗💜
I totally agree with you!! My basset hound is super talkative too. I know when he wants food or water, go for a walk, or just some affection. And literally he wouldn’t stop until I understand what he wants 😅
We have a Basset and a Corgi. When we leave, or come home, our Corgi (Charlotte) is very vocal, so our Basset (Sassy) doesn’t do much of anything in those situations. It’s kind of like she’s just lying there thinking, “Yeah, what Charlotte said.” 😂 Sassy is definitely vocal, though, like you said about Copper. She always lets you know what she’s thinking/feeling. Sassy does get jealous of other animals, though, for sure. She’s not aggressive about it, but you can definitely tell it bothers her. She’ll start to “puff” her cheeks, as we call it, when she’s bothered or jealous. It’s hilarious and so cute. 😂 She’s also very smart. Her favorite thing to do is hide her toys (and our socks and underwear), and she’s really good at it. There have been times it’s taken us days to find a toy she hid. 😂 Of course, you’re spot on about Bassets being funny. Sassy is hilarious. My roommate and I both laugh at/with her regularly. Basset’s are a great breed for someone who suffers from depression, as they are extremely cuddly, with no understanding of personal space, as you mentioned. It’s great. I don’t know about Copper, but Sassy does understand personal space (only) when it’s hers. If I get in her face the same way she gets in mine, she sometimes growls, or warns me that she’s not enjoying it. She’ll even occasionally get directly on top of me, and look at me like she wants me to pet her, but then growl when I do. 😭😂
I’m getting my basset hound pup for my mom who been wanting one for the most longest time now . We are picking him up on July in Colorado 😊
Congratulations! That’s so funny, I just booked a flight to Colorado sometime in July 😃
Omg !!! Every word she said is sooooo exactly true! I’ve got my third basset right now who is 10, looks exactly like copper . Last week she stole my friends wallet out of her purse and buried it in her crate/little house for a week!
Perfect!! I shared with others who know exactly what ur talking about .
My husband and I have a basset (buster from birth) and a border Callie (fritz a rescue). And bassets are the best pets ever. Buster have so much personality and attitude it’s so hilarious.
Mine used to be that color. Now at 15 he's quite faded. Best dog I've ever had.
Hi Cshawnty I agree with you Bassett Hounds are a great dog and can have a downside too, being stubborn and vocal if your not patient with them.. I enjoy the Golden our family had named Raleigh he was enjoyable, affectionate and always enjoyed being around friends and family. So like any dog it depends on each one and their personality, have fun with Copper.
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Hi! Thank you. YesThey are definitely individuals for sure. It’s funny we have golden retrievers too. 🥰
My Cooper boy was a black mouth cur and he was the sweetest most majestic scooby you could ever have. Copper was my 1st and only dog Ive had so far and we got him when I was 12. He lived only 10 years but it was because my father didn’t want him neutered and ended up getting 2 tumors, one engulfed his bladder and the other in his spleen. ANYWAYS enough sad. My next doggo will be a basset hound FOR SURE. Even when I watched your first basset video I knew just by looking at him in your lap and seeing how close you guys were, that I’d made the right decision. Personally, I loved that my Copper had so much personality. I need a serious cuddle bug, so a basset hound sounds perfect. I’ve always wanted a basset hound ever since I can remember getting the basset hound beanie baby I was obsessed with I named “puppy dog”.
Your Cooper boy is beautiful! I think I’ll name mine “Uncle Pecos” that song crambone song in Tom and Jerry.
Hello, love this video. Copper is such a good boy sitting by you, love the way your arm is around him the whole time. You're sweet, Copper's very cute and your Maltese poodle is always busy XXXX
Hello, thank you so much! I’m so happy you liked this one. Isn’t Oliver a silly little cutie? Take care, much love 😘💜
Really great video. One of my favorite parts was during the ninth reason Coppers face. I feel like I can tell the love and bond you have with him. Keep up the hard work and best of luck in life.
Thank you so very much 🥰💜 much love
They definitely are funny. I used to do basset rescue and you’re absolutely right on all points. Copper is beautiful.
That’s so amazing that you did that 💜 thank you :)
CShawty Hill What can I say, I love them. They are all the things you say in both do want and don’t want, but that’s what makes them so incredibly loveable. I’ve never met a breed that is more adorable than basset hounds.
Im a grandmom to a 51 percent bassett hound who looks just like your dog. She is my son's dog (and family) but my son and Aunt Bee have a special bond. The best dog in the world!!!!
spot on! bassets have wonderful temperaments and are such smarties! they really are such even keeled dogs.
Have been owned by 1 basset. She was fantastic. Funny, stubborn and for sure a diva. Loved her and miss her everyday.
I had my boy for almost 9 years. Definitely my spirit dog.
Omggg I love you for this. I’m so emotional watching this!! I got my husband into Bassetts and now he’ll never go back (evil laugh)
I saw your two videos, everything you say is true, I have a Basset hound and it is something unique. Greetings from Argentina and congratulations for such good descriptions
Hi Gustavo, thank you so much for your feedback. They are definitely SPECIAL dogs!
I’m a first time basset owner , smartest dog I’ve ever had ,,, he literally tells me what he wants , and mine has separation anxiety as well ,,, we are together 24/7 … my Dudley looks just like copper too … he’s amazing
Chloe, I agree with you on everything! He is so adorable. I have to tell you Ollie is the background entertainment! Love the way Coppie looks into your eyes. It gives me chills. (Look at your subscribers-going up 👍). Love ya, Douchey girl! 💖
Heck yea Liz! 😍 I know Oliver is quite the little douche himself 😉