This is the beginning of the second part of Bonnie's Story. She became very ill and in this episode I describe what we did to save her. It was a very expensive experience. I also provide some advice as to how you could possibly afford such a situation as well as a possible way to avoid trouble. My Standard Myth deals with the overall looks of males…

We attempted our first breeding between Mandy and Moose. As I explain in the podcast, things didn’t go well. You’ll discover that breeding isn’t as easy as some think. In this episode I explain why Pam and I decided to become breeders of basset hounds. It’s not for the reasons that many of you think. T-shirts and a custom mug are available through …

We added a puppy from Moose to our pack. I also introduce the concept behind the first competitive dog shows and how they developed. Someone asked why their basset hound has longer legs than most others. Those stories and more in this episode of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast.Af Don Bullock

In this episode I share what techniques scammers use to hook people. I also include true examples of people who have been scammed. Fortunately these people have either contacted a local news organization or the Better Business Bureau with their stories. They were willing to admit that they fell for a scam. Internet fraud is rampent. Scammers will d…

While I’m using a fraudulent breeder website as an example there are also fraudulent rescue websites. In this episode of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast I’ll be sharing how to spot one of these websites. I use an actual alleged puppy scammer’s website as an example. I need to make sure to say all this is alleged. In our country people are consider…

This episode of WOEBGON explains how we acquired our first girl and information on how good breeders and rescue groups can work together. There's a lot of rhetoric these days that tries to make it look like breeders and rescue are opposites. In this episode I include information on how they actually work together. We're BOTH interested in maintaini…

Episode 8 of WOEBGON Pam and I decided that we would like to breed our own basset hounds. I tell the story on how we went about selecting our first stud dog. Heavy bone is an important feature of the breed. I include information on this feature of basset hounds including why it's important, where the idea for heavy bone came from, etc. Where the br…

Episode 7 WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast In this podcast I tell about our first AKC Champion basset hound, provide an early description of basset hounds and more including information on splenic tumors and an answer to a listener's question about adding another basset to the family. This podcast includes the second part of Buddy's story that I st…

Episode 6 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast Getting Our First Champion (Buddy's Story Part 1) - Bassets Eating Habits As those of you who have been listening to the podcast know we had some issues trying to show our first bassets to an AKC Championship. In this episode I share the first part of his store. It included how we got our first Champion…

Episode 5 Description: In this episode I tell the story of the first basset hound we bought for showing. His story is somewhat tragic but he was a wonderful member of our family. The medical condition of canine bloat or Gastric dilatation-volvulus is something that can quickly kill your dog. I discuss what it is, what it does and how to possibly pr…

In this episode I share Chili's story and the health issue of glaucoma in basset hounds. Yes, Chili is a basset that developed glaucoma. His story includes how he and and we coped with his loss of eyesight. Since glaucoma is prevalent in the breed I'm also including information on the disease. It's information that all Bassett hound owners should k…

This is Episode 3 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast, Finding a Good Breeder. In this episode I share how we found our first reputable/responsible basset hound breeder, Attending dogs shows, The beginning of bassets and dog shows. some AKC News, answering a listener's questions and more. Website Sources: Woebgon Bassets- http://www.woebgonbassets.…

WOEBGON the basset hound Podcast is for anyone to owns or loves basset hounds. In episode 2 I talk about our basset, Lucy, European vs American Bassets, A newly discovered disease in basset hounds AKC news, information on basset hound rescue, a listener's questions and more. Website Sources: Woebgon Bassets- http://www.woebgonbassets.com Basset Hou…

Episode 1 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast Title: Our First Dogs Episode Outline: Our first dogs- Our first dog and our first basset hound, Maggie. Both were “rescued” from the same local animal shelter about one year apart. Where basset hounds originated- In this section I cover the first mention of a basset or low set hound. This included some…

This is a podcast titled Woebgon the Basset Hound Podcast researched and produced by longtime basset hound owner, Don Bullock. In this episode I introduce myself, including my background with basset hounds. In addition I layout what I plan to cover in future episodes. If you have any questions about basset hounds please visit the Podcast section on…