Episode 1 Our First Dogs

WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast

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 information on the origins of what was later to become the basset hound breed we know today.

My discussion of the AKC Standard for Basset Hounds and a segment I call Standard Myths-

I cover the importance of the established Standards for basset hounds world wide and why they are important for all breeders and even pet owners.

In my Standard Myths segment I cover why the breed called basset hounds are considered to have originated in England, not France.

A great source for health information on basset hounds-

In this section I explain why knowing about the health issues with bassets is important and where to go for accurate, updated information. I also explain why we can know far more about health issues of purebred dogs that this of mixed breeds and why the statement that mixed breeds are healthier is simply not true.

A Listener’s Questions-

Question related to an issue with basset hounds that the listener found on the Internet.

A question that I couldn’t answer regarding how bassets get along with cats. If anyone can answer this from experience please let me know. I’ll pass it along.

Why our Woebgon Bassets website is still on the Internet-

It contains a lot of information on basset hounds, Reputable/responsible breeders and we can brag about the dog show wins of our basset hounds. BTW - just a reminder that we are no longer breeding basset hounds.

Our support of basset hound rescue-

As fans of the breed we feel it is important for us to support basset hound rescue efforts. We do so through our local basset hound club and direct donations to an outstanding rescue organization.

AKC News-

An outstanding free streaming service provided by the AKC that I highly recommend. One specific series I recommend is called Good Dog TV.

My “Dog Quote” for the episode-

Each episode of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast will end with an appropriate quote. For viewers, each quote will include a photo of one of our basset hounds.

What’s coming-

In episode 2 of WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast I’ll talk about our one and only pet store basset, Lucy, the differences between European and American Bassets, a recently discovered serious health issue in basset hounds, an example of inaccurate information I found recently on the Internet and more.

Show Notes-
Please remember that the show notes for each episode along with photographs used in the video version are available under Podcasts on our website (http://www.woebgonbassets.com)
Please let your friends who love basset hounds know about WOEBGON the Basset Hound Podcast.
Thank you all for listening.
Website Sources:
Woebgon Bassets- http://www.woebgonbassets.com
Basset Hound Club of America- http://www.basset-bhca.org
Music
“Do Your Ears Hang Low”
By Trygve Larsen or “Nesrality” available royalty free from Pixabay.