There is nothing quite as wonderful as a Basset Hound! Today, July 23 2011, we had the great privilege of escorting this beautiful family of Basset babies to Daphneyland in Acton. It seems Mom (Rosie) and her companions, Zoe (named after our own girl) and another beautiful blue Basset boy wound up as strays at the Camerillo shelter in Ventura California. The day after they hit the shelter, Rosie gave birth to a beautiful litter. Rosie was not able to nurse them at first, so Zoe stepped in to help out. Six days later is where we came in, with our big Basset mobile (my Jeep) to spring them from the county shelter and take them to a safe place, Daphneyland Basset Hound rescue in Acton, north east of LA. The pups don't even have their eyes open, but they were still able to find their way around.
If anyone would like a print of these beautiful hounds 100% of the purchase price will go to Daphneyland Basset Hound Rescue to help take care of the 100+ hounds in their care.
Sleeping Basset Puppy
 Sleeping Six Day Old Basset Puppy |
Mom "Rosie" in Repose
 Rosie the Basset, mom of the Basset Puppies |
So Darn Tired
 I Love these kids! But they make me SO DARN TIRED! |
Puppy Hug
 Hug the Puppy! A six day old Basset Hound puppy in the "arms" of his mom, Rosie. |
My What a Lovely Camera
 My what a lovely camera you have there. Mind if I have a [SLURRRPPP] taste? |
The Family
 Lunch time for the family. |
After Lunch Nap
 Nothin' better than a nap with a full tummy!!. |
HI-YA!
 My name's Zoe! |
Send me in Coach!
 Zoe was very excited, she was ready to get in there and help with the puppies on a moment's notice! |
Basset Pile Up
 There's nothing like flopping with the pack after a long hard day! |
Zoe's Turn
 Isn't it Zoe's turn yet!? |
Basset in Profile
 Rosie the Basset in profile while caring for her puppies. |
Basset Portrait
 Portrait shot of Rosie the Basset |
Zoe II
 Zoe the Basset Hound. Nursemaid, friend and all around great Basset. Zoe stepped in to help when Rosie was unable to nurse her own babies. She is named after our own girl who we miss very much. She has some big paws to fill, but I can't think of a better hound to carry on the name! |
Rosie Profile 2
 Fortunately, Rosie was very comfortable with the camera once she had the opportunity to schnoofle it a bit. I guess she figured since we sprung her from the shelter, we were ok. |
My Pillow
 It seems even at this age the puppies know the value of a good pillow. And mom's paws seem to make the best pillows! |
Nice Sox
 Bassets are well known for their fashion sense, especially their stylish sox. |
Protecting the Family
 Gotta keep watch all the time. |
Feeding the Family
 Taking care of the pups. The little girl on the right is really trying to get in there for her share, more power in those little hid legs than you might think. Especially when lunch is at stake! |
Feeding the Family 2
 Mom, Rosie, looking into the camera for her portrait. |
Blue Boy
 We suspect this might be daddy. He was in the shelter with the family. We let the shelter know we would be back for him, but he was able to find a forever home on his own the same day. No wonder, he is a beautiful hound. |
Daddy
 This is the boy that was in the shelter with the Basset family, we suspect he may have been the father. We let them know we would be back but he was able to find a home on his own the same day. |
Rosie in Profile Close
Rosie the Basset mom in profile |
Let Me Help You With That Camera
 "I'm thinking an f6 at 1/100 of a second would get my nose better." |
Puppy Paw Close-up
 Bassets get started early on their beautiful folds. I really love the sox on this little girl. |
Basset Eyes
 Rosie giving Basset Eyes |
Rosie's Beautiful Coat
 Rosie, the Basset Babies' mom has the most beautiful coat. The spots (called ticking) are all through the large white areas of her coat. She is a very beautiful girl. |
Pink Puppy Paws
 Such tender pink puppy paw pads, and she's getting started early on those beautiful Basset wrinkles! |
Meet the Family
 Basset family waking up from a nap for their photo shoot. |
Your Head Makes a Really Nice Pillow
 Basset Hound puppies just before I disturbed them to take their pictures. |
Is This Gonna Take Long?
 'Cause I'm late for my nap! |
Tell Me Again Why You Woke Me Up?
 Sleepy Basset Hound puppy, disturbed from her nap for a photo shoot. (She forgave me once she realized my fingers smelled like french fries) |
Hey You Had French Fries And You Didn't Bring Me Any
 Baby Basset Hound puppy catching the scent of McDonalds. |
I'm Darn Cute and I Know It
 Basset Hound puppy contemplating her nap! |
Two Basset Girls Portrait
 Baby Basset Hound girls posing for their portraits. |
Three Flopskateers
 Three napping basset hound puppies after a long day of photos. |
Sleeping Baby Basset
 It was a long day! |
Sleeping Angel
 Sleeping Bassset Hound puppy at the end of a long photo shoot! |
Basset Puppy Portrait
 Basset Hound puppy saved from the shelter with her family by Basset Rescue Network (Daphneyland.com). |
Basset Hound Puppy Resting Her Head
 Little Basset Hound girl resting her head waiting for me to take the picture. |
Make Sure You Get My Best Side
 (Don't worry, you are cute and cuddly from every direction) |
Basset Hound Puppy on Pink
 Saved from the shelter with her family by Basset Rescue Network (Daphneyland.com). |
How Long is This Going to Take?
 Maybe if I yawn, he'll get the hint and turn those lights off! |
Basset Hound Puppy in Profile
 I got my blankie, my tummy is full, life is perfect! |
Basset Hound Puppy on a Fuzzy Blanket
 Ohhhh this is soooo FUZZY! Can I keep it! ... (The blanket is really nice too!) |
Tender Pink Basset Hound Puppy Nose
 Oh what a cute little nose you have! |
Baby With Her Blankie
 Baby Basset Hound in her rubber ducky blanket. |
Basset Hound Puppy Waving
 HI-YA! |
Basset Pileup
 Puppy PILE! |
Basset Hound Puppies Posing
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Two Basset Puppies Sitting For Thier Portraits
 Two baby Bassets cooperating nicely for their portrait session. (In three seconds they'll both be over the wall) |
Basset Puppy Sooo Tired
 I'm sooo tired, I'm just going to put my head down for a minute! |
Basset Hound Puppy Sitting Pose
 Ooo I woder what's over there, maybe if I sit still for 1/2 a second he'll move his hand and I can go over the wall! Everything is way tooo interesting and new to sit still I don't know what this guy with the camera is thinking, |
Basset Hound Puppy Closeup
 Basset Hound puppy falling asleep while I try to take her picture. |
Basset Hound Puppy Ready For Action
 I'm sure there is something terribly interesting just over there, I'm going to go check it out! You stay here and play with your camera. |
Basset Hound Puppy With a Cute Pink Nose
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Curious Basset Hound Puppy
 Hey what's over there!!? |
Baby Basset Eyes
 Baby Basset learning the patented "Basse Eyes"... "You will give me the french fries" |
Basset Hound Puppy Trying to Stay Awake
 Quick! Take the picture! I feel a nap coming on!! |
Basset Hound Puppy Ready to Run
 Go ahead, move that hand and I'm outta here! I have places to explore, and naps to take! |
Who Made that Puddle!?
 It wasn't me!! |
Ohhh This is Comfy
 Basset Hound puppy relaxing in a soft rubber ducky blankie. |
Rose Nose in her Ducky Blankie
 Ohhh this is nice! |
Baby Pictures
 Ohh I could get used to this! |
Baby Rolling Over
 Baby Basset rolling around on a fuzzy blankie. |
Basset Hound Puppy Sphinx
 Basset Hound puppy doing his best Sphinx impersination. |
Basset Hound Baby Threequarters Portrait
 Baby's getting tired, time to snuggle down in the blankie! |
Feeding the Famly
 Rosie feeding the family and showing off her beautiful coat. |
Snuggly Puppy
 Basset puppy taking the perfect opportunity for a nap. |
Curious Puppy
 As Lilo would say... "Look how curious the puppy is" |
Baby Basset Sticking His Tongue Out
 Oh what a cute tongue you have!! |
Hey! Are You Sleeping?
 Hey, are you sleeping? How 'bout now? |