Paws Up, Basset Lovers!
At The Basset Hound Shop, we're not just selling stuff!, we're celebrating the floppy-eared, low-slung, deeply soulful dogs we all adore! We're obsessed with providing Basset Hound lovers a truly unique and joyful shopping experience.
Dedicated to the love of this very special breed, our online shop is a treasure trove packed with everything your Basset's heart could desire:
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Bespoke Coats: No more draughty bums, sore underarms and choking necklines. Our coats are perfectly tailored to your Basset's unique measurements.
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Grooming Essentials: Including specialized skin and ear care and, nail products to keep them happy and healthy.
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Cosy Comfort: Reclaim your sofa by providing the snuggliest beds.
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The Food Haul: Get back to your ideal weight by purchasing your Basset the perfect bowl, and drool-worthy treats!
...and a whole lot more wonderful, Basset-inspired goodies!
Got a Basset Birthday or celebration coming up? Make it epic with our curated selection of treats and toys!
We also love to socialize! Come enjoy our hilarious and heart-warming social media posts, and please share your Basset's adorable photos and stories with our community—we can't wait to see them!
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Waddle on over and explore the shop!
The Basset Hound Measuring Olympics: A Practical Guide
Alright, grab your soft, unstretched and untwisted tape measure (and as many food-oriented bribes as you can find). We all know measuring a Basset isn't like measuring a normal dog, it's an Olympic sport involving dramatic sighs, adorable refusal, and a high-stakes bribe system. But with these steps, you'll nail the perfect fit!
1. The Length Measurement (Base to Tail)
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The Setup: First, you'll need to win the initial wrestling match with your beloved, floppy-eared land shark. Get them standing nice and straight on the floor, no hunching, no twisting, and definitely no low-key attempts to sit down. A helpful friend or a strategically placed sausage roll can secure their cooperation.
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The Action: Measure from the base of the neck (where the collar naturally sits) all the way to the base of the tail (where the tail meets the body).
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The Goal: This number is your Length. Easy peasy (said no one who has ever measured a Basset).
2. The Girth Measurement (The Grand Chest Circumference)
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The Setup: Now for the fun part: the famous Basset barrel-chest! This might require further treats and potentially the help of your friend (see above, re: sausage roll).
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The Action: Start just behind the front legs. Wrap your tape measure all the way around the back and the widest part of that glorious chest.
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The Goal: This is your Girth measurement. This number ensures they can still take those big, huffing breaths without feeling squeezed!
3. The Front Chest Measurement (For Bespoke Garments Only!)
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The Setup: If your Basset is getting a truly bespoke garment (like a custom coat that needs to fit over all that fabulousness), you need this tricky front measurement. Keep them standing, and then take the measurement again while they are sitting.
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The Action: Starting from the same point where you began the girth measurement, wrap the tape measure around the front of their chest. You'll take the tape over the top of their legs and around the widest part of that bountiful front.
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Crucial Rule: You must include all the rolls! This isn't a diet plan; it's a sizing guide. Do not lift or flatten them, we want a comfortable, accommodating fit for their entire, beautiful being.
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The Goal: This detail ensures their new attire fits their luxurious folds and allows them to move comfortably.
If you’ve reached the end of this journey and both you and your Basset are still smiling (and haven't completely run out of bribes) and your friend is still your friend, you’ve nailed the hardest part!
Now, let's get them styled!
