11/06/2024
We were saddened today to learn of the passing of our long time friend, Griswold aka Griz or Grizzie. He usually joined us with his sister, Teddy (not pictured as she is considerably more shy than Griz , however she is not a Basset either). Griz came to us years ago, but he had the personality of a grumpy old man, suffering from a bad Napoleon complex. He appeared to envy the taller dogs and was never at loss for words in voicing his displeasure with them. He therefore was subjugated to little dog detail, which he certainly didn't mind, however being at eye level he had a decided weight advantage. Despite their stature, Bassets are deceptively fast and agile so you must be mindful of their playstyle as their low center of gravity, coupled with their ability to swing their back end around could sweep you off your feet, kind of like a jack-knifing tractor trailer.
When last we saw Griz, his years were beginning to tell on him, although he still possessed that familiar waddle and the exuberance to attempt to take the stairs two at a time, it was with considerably more effort.
We will miss him so we ask that you please join us in expressing our sincere condolences to his family and sister Ted.
