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At A&J's Backyard Bassets, we are devoted to upholding the integrity and standard of the Basset Hound

02/27/2024

Look at this distinguished gentleman. Griffey (Pony Boy from Litter A) is such a handsome fellow. His family loves him dearly, with his silly personality!

02/27/2024

Three generations of gorgeous Basset Boys. Walter (Waylon's sire), our Waylon Bocephus, and Henry-Ramblin Man from Litter A- (Waylon's son). It's amazing how much Henry resembles his Grandsire, Walter.

02/25/2024

Polly "Little Martha" from Litter A. This gorgeous girl is turning brown on us! She's so beautiful and has her mother's "Jolene" athletic build.

01/05/2024

Happy 1st Birthday to the A Litter! Griffey, Dottie, Fletcher, Polly, Henry, and Miley.
It's been so amazing watching them grow over the past year. This litter is extremely special to me, as they were my first puppies, and solidified the fact that this is my passion.

Thank you to my Backyard Bassets Families, you've been a dream for me and the puppies you brought home.
I look forward to keeping in touch as time goes on (please never stop sending me photos and updates).

12/19/2023

Rocky Raccoon at 6 weeks. This little dude loves to play. He reminds me of his mom, Jolene, at this age. He's always engaging his siblings in play time.

12/19/2023

Lovely Rita at 6 weeks. Rita has such a sweet, mellow personality. She's more independent and loves rope toys.

12/19/2023

Eleanor Rigby at 6 weeks. Eleanor is my special girl, she is very easygoing like her dad, Waylon. She and Clara always run to me and love being held. She can fall asleep anywhere.

12/19/2023

Teddy Boy at 6 weeks. This guy has tremendous whiskers and ears! He is a fantastic mix of his parents, playful but knows how to have fun independently.

12/19/2023

Mr. Moonlight at 6 weeks. This guy has the most beautiful pattern on his face. He's the smallest but still plays hard with his siblings.

12/19/2023

Clarabella at 6 weeks old. Clarabella is such a sweet little lady, she always comes to me when I walk up. She loves to be cuddled and held.

12/19/2023

Lucy in the sky with diamonds at 6 weeks. Lucy reminds me a lot her mother, spunky personality who loves to play rough and tumble. She is the only true lemon and white from this litter and it's absolutely gorgeous.

12/19/2023

Hey Jude at 6 weeks. This guy reminds me so much of his dad, Waylon Bocephus. They share a similar look and almost exact personality.

12/19/2023

Christmas is right around the corner, and it's getting festive!
Dottie "Jessica" and Griffey "Pony Boy" from Litter A, rocking their Christmas sweaters! These pups just get more and more beautiful as they age!

12/16/2023

5 week old pups looking stunning!

Sorry if you've missed us, I've been seriously under the weather and was unable to keep up with social media!

11/17/2023

Pretty babies! Always losing their collars 😍

11/17/2023

Hitting up the morning milk bar. Our Beatles Litter is growing so chunky! Like little potatoes!

11/17/2023

Hello! We've been prepping the homestead for the cold season. The pups have grown so much in the past few days! Here are some of my favorite shots.

11/11/2023

3/5 have temporarily lost their collars, but I know who everyone is. (Have no fear, they've been found and put back on.)
Right to Left: Teddy Boy (orange), Eleanor Rigby (Purple),Rocky Raccoon (yellow), Lucy in the sky with diamonds (baby blue), and Hey Jude (Green).

11/11/2023

Hello Families,
I figured I would create this post and a category on stories for Frequently Asked Questions.
1. Are there any puppies available?
*Please check social media and our website to confirm if we have a current litter*
2. Are these puppies reserved/is there a waitlist?
*No, I do not have a waitlist or reserve puppies until they are 5 weeks old. Approved families (make sure you've filled out the application) will be notified about the next steps a few weeks after pups are born.*
3. How much will the puppy cost?
*Please email me to discuss. I will provide all relevant information to approved families.*
Have any other questions? Please email me at [email protected] , I'd love to hear from you.

11/09/2023

"COME PLAY WITH US!" I couldn't resist with my lemon ladies Clarabella and Eleanor Rigby looking so similar!

11/08/2023

One of the best things about raising puppies is all the memories of the previous litter come flooding back. I love what I do and am so glad to share it with all of you! Here are the two red ladies, one from our last litter and one from the current.

11/08/2023

Eleanor Rigby is exhausted after consuming all that milk! As you can see, her tummy and Teddy Boy's (to the right) are full as can be.

11/08/2023

Check out our current weights!

11/08/2023

We are so pleased to announce the arrival of our second litter!
Litter B's Theme is:
The Beatles Litter!

Featuring:
Green Boy- Hey Jude

Teal Blue Girl- Lucy in the sky with diamonds

Pink Girl- Clarabella

Blue Boy- Mr. Moonlight

Orange Boy- Teddy Boy

Purple Girl- Eleanor Rigby

Red Girl- Lovely Rita

Yellow Boy- Rocky Raccoon

06/26/2023

Hello Washington Families, if anyone is looking for an adult basset this lovely gal is need of a home. She doesn't come from our Backyard but I'm sure she'd love to share yours.
We love all basset hounds here: Puppies we create and even Adults and Seniors that come from elsewhere.
Contact Washington Basset Rescue (WABR) if you are interested in Penny ❤️

Due to an overwhelming response, applications for this Dog are now closed. Thank you! // 💗 AVAILABLE TO ADOPT!! 🐾🐾

Penny Louise is all Basset. She’s been dearly loved and is almost 2 years old (birthday in September). This Red-n-White is seeking a new home because her original humans’ life is changing and they can no longer provide all she deserves!

This beautiful Hound is sassy & sweet. She loves snuggling in bed with blankets and to go on walks (but not too far). She also loves to swim! This girl is very into playing with toys and considered a super chewer - Penny can easily demolish toys in mere minutes! She favors stuffed Shark toys though and will keep those safe for weeks without incident.

Penny has never been crated and is an expert at using the Dog door to go outside and potty.

Do you have the love in your heart, time in the schedule & resources to adopt this girl and give her a great life? Securely fenced yard is required. Adoption is $125

Please submit application - https://www.wabr.net/adoption.html

If you already have one on file and are interested in Penny, please email: [email protected]

We’re expecting another overwhelming response to this post. To help us keep up and be able to reply faster, this time please… NO PHONE CALLS OR PRIVATE MESSAGES.

Thank you for sharing Penny!

💗 The DROOL Crew 🐾🐾

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Puppy Socialization "Puppies that are well socialized are more secure adults, and more adaptable adults. If nothing else is done, the most important thing a puppy owner can do is expose the puppy to as many things as possible. To be beneficial, these exposures must be positive." The puppies had an amazing time today playing with their mama, daddy, and bloodhound uncle. They are so lively and brave right now!

Learning basic commands. Puppies are like sponges at this age. The earlier we train, the better off they'll be. Bassets are notoriously food motivated! You can do training at any time during the day. I find the best time is when they are least expecting it. If they jump to listen to you and get their treats they are doing well! You can use a clicker, sweet encouragements, or the simple word "Yes!" Alongside the administration of treats of course!

We've talked about desensitization. It is so important but often overlooked. As you can see here, the puppies are still playing and ignoring the noise of the barking dog recording. They've gotten to the point where they are currently sleeping through the noise of barking. This will keep them calm and relaxed in a situation where they might hear another dog barking in the future. Litter A has been desensitized to many sounds at this point. Construction noise, children playing/laughing, and sick sounds (coughing and sneezing) are next on our agenda.

Little Martha is very content to play alone. She really loves toys. Melissa and Jessica love to play together and chew on each other. As you can see, the boys are much lazier than the girls.

Good morning from the Backyard Bassets! Jessica is my shadow. She is always looking up, looking for me. She follows me around and always wants to play with me. She's a sweetheart. Ramblin' Man is usually pretty chill, he likes to play but only for a bit and then he goes back to sleeping pretty quickly. Little Martha is finally becoming playful, up until this point she's been very independent, playing alone or just observing. Martha is my husband's favorite because of her laid back personality.

Check out the new digs! A nice big area to play and run around. Tomorrow these beautiful pups turn 5 weeks old. I can hardly believe how quickly the time is flying by. I want them to slow down and stay tiny forever!

Why is desensitization important? Desensitization helps improve your pup's quality of life. Exposure to different sounds can make a well rounded puppy. Puppies who are not exposed to a variety of sounds can develop fear or anxiety towards common noises, like a blender or a vacuum. We want to make sure our dogs are well equipped to handle whatever life throws at them! Sounds they've been exposed to and mastered: City ambiance, Farm ambiance, Rain/thunder sounds, Door-Bells and Knocking, Cat Sounds, Washing Machines, Automobile/Engine sounds, Train sounds, Lawnmower sounds, and the most exciting one- Fireworks! Sounds we are working on getting comfortable with: Sleigh Bells/Jingling, Crying Baby, Dog barking/whimpering, construction noises. I'm very pleased with their progress so far. The earlier we introduce these sounds, the more relaxed the dog will be as they grow up and encounter these noises in day to day life.

Basset Hound Chorus! That Hound dog howl is classic. These pups are just finding their voices!

Little Martha taking a litttle nap. All of the pups can now open their eyes. Also look at that chunky little paw!

When you're out milking goats and check the cam only to find a sweet scene. Jolene is such a good mama, she is so attentive to her pups

The love between a family and their Basset Hound is an unbreakable, unwavering, bond. I have never encountered a breed that's more loving, faithful, and sweet. Basset families know the feeling, the look of trust they give you and those kind eyes that seems to listen and understand you. I fell in love with this breed at a young age and I can't imagine my life without bassets. Our night time routine, Jolene knows that I'm here for her and that I love her. She does have an open door to leave her box as she pleases, but of course, she's been spending lots of time with her pups. In order to strengthen our bond and trust, I've been making sure to hang out with everyone before I head off to bed each night. Please excuse my pajamas, but I felt like capturing this sweet moment tonight.

Basset Puppy mumbles and yawns! The sweetest little noises from the A litter tonight.

And the theme for our very first litter is.... The Allman Brothers Band! I'd like to introduce you to our puppies: Blue Collar Male: Midnight Rider Green Collar Male: Ramblin' Man Orange Collar Male: Pony Boy Yellow Collar Male: Louisiana Lou Purple Collar Female: Jessica Pink Collar Female: Melissa Red Collar Female: Little Martha

Show your dog and then what they are named after: Waylon Bocephus was named after two great country musicians, Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. (Bocephus) His AKC Registered name: Singin' Waylon Bocephus

Show your dog and then what they are named after: Jolene was absolutely named after the Dolly Parton song Jolene! "Her beauty is beyond compare, with flaming locks of auburn hair" Her AKC registered name: Dolly's Auburn Haired Jolene 💋