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Summary: She ain't heavy, she's my Basset!
Review: After almost 30 years of Saints (Bernards,) I got a Basset!
Diane Morgan tells new "basseteers" everything we need to know about the breed and how, specifically, to make the family basset happy & healthy. This is the definitive (and funny - like the breed it boasts, roasts, and toasts) Basset book.
Are we having fun yet? Stay tuned for more tales of me & my baby basset, Lucy Inda Sky. /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer
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Summary: She ain't heavy, she's my Basset!
Review: After almost 30 years of Saints (Bernards,) I got a Basset!
Diane Morgan tells new "basseteers" everything we need to know about the breed and how, specifically, to make the family basset happy & healthy. This is the definitive (and funny - like the breed it boasts, roasts, and toasts) Basset book.
Are we having fun yet? Stay tuned for more tales of me & my baby basset, Lucy Inda Sky. /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer
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Summary: What a Joy for The True Basset Lover!
Review: Diane Morgan has these dogs 'pegged'!Every Basset owner knows that (personality wise) Bassets are a little "different" from their other canine buddies...
I love this book because it exemplifies those differences...in such a great, funny way.
From beginning to end it's a joy for the Basset lover! There are many good dog-health references out there...but as the title implies - this is written as a psychological survival guide...which, as an owner of three wonderful Bassets, appreciates very much! Thanks, Diane, for this funny, heartwarming book - we loved every page!
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Summary: The best basset book I own
Review: Don't get fooled by the casual way this book is written. It really is valuable, and provides deep information about this special breed of dogs. Having two basset hounds myself, Diane Morgan's insightful information made me understand my dogs better and when I faced serious health problems with my female puppy I knew who to contact via e-mail to give me some expert advice. I also appreciated the wit of the book; bassets are indeed dogs best suited for owners with a sense of humor since they have lots of it themselves. In a few words, if you own or you are thinking to own a basset hound, this is a must-have!
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Summary: Funny and Informative
Review: Having read a number of other Basset Hound how-to books, I expected more of the same dry education you usually find. However, I soon found myself laughing at descriptions of MY Basset Hound. Diane has a way of telling the bald truth with such humor that I have read this book twice for the sheer enjoyment of it and for a deeper knowledge of my basset. She has climbed right into the basset mind and is right on the money in her conclusions about basset behavior. It makes you realize what a unique and funny animal you live with. If you own a Basset Hound, this is an essential handbook. She inserts many comments and experiences from other basset owners as well as pictures and the wonderful illustrations of Pam Tanzey. Not only can you learn a lot about the Basset Hound from this book, but you will be immensely entertained as well. She covers not only the physical health of the hound, but the mental health and development as well. For me, this put her head and shoulders above the competition. Her hands-on knowledge and biting wit will keep you turning the pages rapidly, then going back to relish it again. It will either make you want to run right out and get a basset, or sure that you never want to own one. She's right - Bassets aren't for everybody, but this book is great reading for all.
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Summary: Fun and Informative....
Review: I expected a LOT more out of this book. I expected an in depth guide to everything about the basset hound. I expected detailed insights into basset hound ownership. It's a "Survival Guide", right? I did not expect to read a book filled with email stories sent to the Daily Drool and Basset-L email lists! The percentage of this book written by people other than the author is alarmingly high. My copy was promptly donated to the library, so I can't verify this statement for sure, but around 40% (maybe more) of the words in this book were typed by amateurs sitting in their underwear at the computer. It really is disgraceful. After spending an hour reading it, I looked at the cover and truly thought I would see the words "edited by...". If you are owned by a basset hound that's driving you nuts and you're looking to this book as a last resort to saving your sanity or giving your hound up for adoption, PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE. This book will do you no good. It's full of cutesy stories written by other people and very short on hard facts. As another reviewer pointed out, this book portrays all basset hounds as lazy, overweight lumps that do only what pleases them. It's a very narrow view of the breed. Join the mailing lists and get this for free. ...
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Summary: A Must Read If You Plan To Get A Basset Hound!
Review: This book describes what it is to own a Basset Hound to a T! We purchased the book prior to purchasing our puppy, Rowan. He's a monkey and an absolute delight! He is EVERYTHING this book suggested he would be..good and bad. This booked helped my husband and I decide that a Basset was the right breed for us - if you're at all unsure GET THIS BOOK. Don't get a Basset unless you have a sense of humour...my Rowan is the funniest little man I've ever met! This book is real, funny and well written. I would suggest it to anyone.
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Summary: Hilarious, down-to-earth and absolutely true!!!!!
Review: This is a terrific book for anyone considering being acquired by a basset hound. Anyone already ensnared will find themselves saying, "my dog does that too," or "how did she know that?" These dogs are different and so are those of us with whom they share their lives. The book gives a great deal of good, practical information as opposed to some which try to apply esoteric theories or ideas best suited to other breeds. More importantly, it gives the reader a real taste of what life with this breed can be like. These dogs aren't for everyone -- but those once truly smitten rarely go astray -- search the web and you will find links and rings galore. More than once I laughed out loud causing my snoozing lap basset to glance up at me to ensure that everything was as it should be and that I wasn't about to get up and disturb his post-dinner nap. I have several books on bassets and this, by far, is my favorite.
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Summary: The Basset Hound Owner's Survival Guide
Review: This is a truly wonderful book about what you can expect when you share your life with a basset hound. Diane Morgan does a wonderful job with her book. Anyone who reads it who does not have bassets will think it's just a comedy book but there is truth in everything she says, no matter how hard it is to believe. Diane knows all there is to know about bassets and speaks from true experience. I'd love to see a sequal to this book!
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Summary: Wow A Book That Describes My Dog To a T!!!
Review: We recently inherited our bassett hound Mickey from my father-in-law who recently passed away. Mickey was also adopted from the Tri-State Bassett Hound Rescue Society. I needed some references to help raise Mickey to be a happy dog. This book described him to a "T". I have discovered on my own that bassett hounds are different from other dogs I have previously owned. I am happy to say that I love the differences and personality. If you are looking for a good down-to-earth guide book about bassett hounds, this is the one.
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