"After some interminably loud defending the walls of the castle, HIM the Roux comes inside and complains for 15 minutes to us churls about Townes very existence in the Royal Orbit. Part of the Complaint revolves around the undisputed Treasonous Conduct of us churls in Divers Huggings and Walkings and Flauntings of the Dangerous Interloper ..." | Read more after the jump ...
Category: Basset Hounds
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15-May-1825-Feb-26Sascha Basset, Touchy Feely
Latest Bad News: Sascha
Did you ever have one of “those” years? For me, 1993 was my, as the Queen said, “annus horribilus.” But 2018 is… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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13-May-1825-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Curses! Drugged Again!
Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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26-Apr-1825-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
His Royal Snit Fit
Portrait: His Imperial Majesty The Roux throws the Royal Snit Fit, leading His Court in vocal protests against All This Infernal Packing. Again, sorry for poor video quality. You takes ‘em as you gets ‘em.) Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, April 26, 2018
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26-Mar-1825-Feb-26Bosco the Bagel, Sascha Basset
Sascha Says Goodbye to Bosco
She was not very willing (a little freaked out, I think—she knew things were not right), but I did get one last photo of… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 22, 2018
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28-Feb-1825-Feb-26Bosco the Bagel, Sascha Basset
Sascha and Bosco Asleep
Bosco snoozing up next to his sister before his nail trim. Things have taken a turn and not towards the good. More pain pills on way. We’re waiting for his decision and being strong for him. Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 [And thanks everyone, your support and love for Boscketty and us...
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26-Feb-1825-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
A Dressing Down
The Royal Photographer churl just got told off (and HOW!!) big time, so I snapped a quick one and ran. His Majesty likes… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 26, 2018
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26-Feb-1825-Feb-26Random Shots, Sascha Basset
Elegant Queen Sascha
The ever-elegant Queen Sascha likes the sun as well. Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 26, 2018
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26-Feb-1825-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Simon Invades
His Imperial Majesty registers Royal Displeasure over an infiltration into the Kingdom by an insolent guerilla fighter from the K.A.T. organization, which only His Majesty’s keen eyesight can detect. (It’s white with some brown and three houses away and goes by the moniker “Simon.”) Simon conducts hit-and-run raids at least twice daily, and His Royal...
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20-Feb-1825-Feb-26Bosco the Bagel, Sascha Basset
Cuddled Up
Bosco is cuddled up against his sister. He’s breakkn’ our hearts. He’s hanging in there tough, but is now having a hard… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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26-Jan-1825-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Shanghai'ed Yet Again
His Majesty has been, yet again, drugged and shanghai’ed off to that den of iniquity, the vet’s office, for an ear… Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, January 26, 2018
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10-Jan-1825-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Hounds
Three Hounds
Our beloved Bosco (in the middle between His Majesty the Roux and Queen Sascha) is not feeling good tonight. Feels like… Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 [So very sorry to have taken so long to say it, but thank you everyone for all your love and support for Bosco, Sascha and us....
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27-Dec-1725-Feb-26Medical Corner, Roux Royale Basset
Unhand Me, Foul Knave-Churls!
His Majesty is NOT in a mood to be recorded. Rash is gone, ears are better, but not quite there yet. Annnnddd … we discovered a cyst on the Royal Tuckus, which will be medically treated. If that doesn’t work, lancing and draining will be required and that brings forth a nightmare of epic proportions...
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27-Dec-1725-Feb-26Medical Corner, Roux Royale Basset
Dragged Off to Hell
His Majesty is trying to magically blink away this followup vet visit, a la “I Dream of Jeannie” It’s not working. He’s… Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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12-Dec-1725-Feb-26Medical Corner, Sascha Basset
Sascha's Going Into Traction
Two days, two vet visits. Sascha, Queen of Our Hearts, seems to be steadily losing the use of her back legs. Not been a… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 [Update: She’s home resting. Ummmm. Herniated disks and arthritis and a messed up spine and has feeling lower down, but can barely move....
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11-Dec-1725-Feb-26Medical Corner, Roux Royale Basset
I Must Protest This Assault Upon Our Person
“I must protest this assault upon Our Imperial and Royal Person! We have been captured and drugged –DRUGGED, We tell… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, December 11, 2017
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02-Dec-1725-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
I'm Ignoring You. You Know What You Did.
His Majesty The Roux won’t deign to even look at me because of the whole Major we are not amused at the placing of a hat… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, December 2, 2017
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02-Dec-1725-Feb-26Sascha Basset, Touchy Feely
Sascha Gets Some Gingerbread
Queen Sascha gets a gingerbread elefunk. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, December 2, 2017
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02-Dec-1725-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Torture
We Are Not Amused.
A confession from the Churl: His Majesty is throwing his snit fit not about the tree, but because I had the temerity,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, December 2, 2017
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02-Dec-1725-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Touchy Feely
Ebeneezer Basset Scrooge
His Imperial Majesty The Roux wishes it known that you can take your monstrous Christmas tree, which is blocking His… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, December 2, 2017
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04-Oct-1625-Feb-26I Am the Roux, Roux Royale Basset
Make with the Fries, Churl!
"Churl! You better make with the fries or I'm gonna wreck this kitchen!" His Majesty #IAmTheRoux demands the remains of tonight's DQ visit. Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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24-Sep-1625-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Tessa
His Majesty's Crush
We have de'tente! His Majesty is deigning to take a nap next to Princess Tessa, who is at the Manse for a weekend visit…. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, September 24, 2016
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08-Sep-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Gotcha Day for The Roux
Yesterday was a bit much, but His Majesty #IAmTheRoux did get extra hugs and Frosty Paws for dessert on his Gotcha Day… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, September 8, 2016
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07-Sep-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Sascha Basset
I'm So Pretty
"I'm still pretty. Let that vet come in and witness my prettiness." (Queen of Our Hearts Sascha, dirty ears, long… Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, September 7, 2016
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25-Aug-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Staples Removed from The Roux
His Majesty wishes it be known that the Royal Surgeon has removed the staples from his recent ear injury and all is … Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, August 25, 2016
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17-Aug-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
His Majesty's Ear Mishap
Official from Saddlebrooke House, Newsflash: His Majesty #IAmTheRoux wishes it known He has survived a coup d'etat… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, August 16, 2016
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31-Jul-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
His Majesty's Mercy
Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, July 31, 2016
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29-Jul-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Sascha Basset
Her Majesty Gets Some Chassis Work Done
Queen of our hearts Sascha and the inimitable Bosco got their nails trimmed today at the Petsmart in Hermitage. The very… Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, July 29, 2016
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02-Jul-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
His Majesty's Outdoor Throne
His Imperial Majesty, #IAmTheRoux, awaits a lift up to the new Garden Throne (a.k.a., the new hammock), but growls when… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, July 2, 2016
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05-Jun-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Headed to Basset Waltz
His Imperial Highness #IAmTheRoux wishes his loyal subjects to know he has begun his royal progress to Basset Waltz and shall arrive shortly with maximum hysterics. That is all. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, June 4, 2016
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29-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset
Nasty Cow
His Imperial Majesty #IAmTheRoux shares his Nasty Cow, a possession prized as much as an egg by M. Faberge', with The… Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, April 24, 2016
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19-Apr-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Roux Royale Basset
A Bout of Gout
His Imperial Highness Prince #IAmTheRoux wishes his Loyal Subjects at home and Dear Friends Abroad, that, owing to an… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, April 14, 2016
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09-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset
Got Yer Back, Man
Goose: "Got your back, bud." Roux: "Thanks, man. That stupid cat could be back any minute." Bosom buddies, masters of mayhem, terror of tomcats, all in less than two weeks. #BeLikeTheGoose #IAmTheRoux Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, April 8, 2016
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03-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset
Plaything
Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, April 2, 2016
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01-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset
Battling Bumblebeeism
And what was His Imperial Majesty Prince #IAmTheRoux doing after Sir Goose battled the forces of bumblebee-ism? Clearly,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 2016
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01-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Sascha Basset
Royal Wariness
Sir Goose is hanging out on the rear terrace of the Manse, keeping a watchful eye as Queen Sascha takes a royal nap in… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 2016
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20-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset
Nail Trim Drama
The Roux. At the vet. For a nail trim. Pity and pray for the poor folks who are about to be on the receiving end of The Royal Displeasure, please and thank you. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 19, 2016
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19-Mar-1625-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Sascha Basset
Imperial Garden Party
'Midst the verdant green of their Saddlebrooke Place manse, Their Imperial Majesties, Queen Sascha on the left, His… Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, March 18, 2016
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13-Mar-1625-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Sascha Basset
Royal Conversation
His Imperial Majesty, #IAmTheRoux, is the King of the Castle, but Queen of Our Hearts Sascha knows better. Here, we eavesdrop on one of their conversations, in which She Who is Not Amused puts the Royal Loudmouth quite in his place, while the Court Jester Bosco and we, the house churls, keep our mouths shut....
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29-Feb-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Sascha Basset
Sunbath for Sascha
Her Highness Sascha, Queen of Our Hearts, enjoys the sun of a day filled with early spring promise. Of course, the Royal… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 29, 2016
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06-Sep-1425-Feb-26I Am the Roux, Work
I Am The Roux!
I Am The Roux. I am a loud basset. A proud basset. A messy basset. A hungry basset. A loving basset. A force of nature. As a puppy, I got lost and couldn’t find my way home. I was very, very hungry. And scared. I ended up in a sad place. The concrete was very...