What is it with Cartoonists and Basset Hounds? We have a rascally basset named Kirby, after Jack Kirby, and I noticed awhile ago, Scott Kurtz from PvP has a light fur Basset (i think sometimes called “lemon”?) named Kirby. Scott’s latest strip is about his dog.

I don’t remeber off hand what Berkeley Breathed’s old Basset was called, it’s in his books, but his Basset was a popular cameo character in his comics. I think that’s generally where the thought of me always wanting a Basset of my own subliminally came in. I also had a friend who had one and it was very CHILL and relaxed, docile creature. Not our Basset though… WHOA. He’s a ball of energy that just wants to jump on you, gnaw on you and play. Also, we never really got use to his smell. My wife says it’s like really poweful frito corn chips, or feet. While corresponding with Mr. Breathed via email he recommended I use this shampoo called “Buddy Wash”, which did help, but not for long. Bassets have some sort of oil in their skin that just naturally smells funky, or something… I think that’s what the breeder lady said.

Also, since I’m blabbering about Bassets, there is a comic strip fully dedicated to such things… BASSETVILLE by Bryan J. Prindiville. Check that out.

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