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
Category: Hounds
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Miss Tessa Visits Hound House
"My mommy went to the Smokies but I have to stay here in the Horror Hound House for THREE WHOLE DAYS!! While she rides… Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, September 23, 2016
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"You're taking me WHERE??!"
"You're taking me WHERE??! To the horror house with all the noisy smelly hounds?! Nooooooo!" The eyes speak volumes as… Posted by Steve Pollock on Wednesday, September 14, 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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07-Sep-1625-Feb-26Basset/Beagle, Bosco the Bagel
"You've brought me to the vet for whut?!"
"You've brought me to the vet for whut?!" – Prince Bosco. (Ear cleaning and nail trim. And execution by firing squad, from the looks of him.) 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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Back to Churl Status
Home again! Glad to be here. It was a wonderful weekend. His Majesty #IAmTheRoux immediately assigned me back to General… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 8, 2016
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01-Aug-1625-Feb-26Fergus Murphey O'Dougal Beagle, Medical Corner
Fergus, Post-Surgery
Taking Fergus home after some surgery to remove a couple of skin tags, his teeth thoroughly cleaned and some testing. He… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, August 1, 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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14-Jul-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose
The Clown Prince Gets Clipped
His Royal Clown Prince #GooseIsLoose was tricked by the knave/varlet into a nail trim this afternoon. Other than being… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, July 14, 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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Overwhelmed at the Waltz
Goose was overwhelmed by all the hounds at the Basset Waltz and needed lots of lap time and reassurance. But he had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone! Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, June 4, 2016
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Meditative
Meanwhile, The Clown Prince is in a meditative mood on the way to the Basset Waltz. Look out, for #GooseIsLoose ! Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, June 4, 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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07-May-1625-Feb-26Hounds, Random Shots
Tessa Wants Chickens
Tessa dog kept a close eye on her mommy's plate during dinner. Grilled chickens! Yum! Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, May 6, 2016
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He's Got Bette Davis Eyes
Something tells me I'm no longer bestus buds with The Goose after I dumped him in the tub for his first bath with us…. Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, May 5, 2016
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Debris Trail
Like any good EF-5 tornado, Goosie leaves a respectable debris trail whenever he devastates a toy in his path. Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, May 2, 2016
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How Goose Rolls
"Yes, I ripped up my bed before sleepy time. It's much improved. I don't care you just ran Closet Monster on all the… Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, May 1, 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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05-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Random Shots
Goosey Choices
Exhibit A: On the left, a specially designed combo dog toy, with rope tug and BPA-free chewing knobs, locally sourced,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, April 4, 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, Meaningful Labor
Protecting the Manse
Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 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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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, North Central Airlines
In Flight
We figured out how #TheGoose got his name: On the left is the white marking on his back near his tail. And on the right,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Mr. Personality
Starting to be comfortable, settled in and safe, Goose is showing his personality here on day three. Yes, that's a… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Fitting In
Sir Goose is fitting right in at Castle Saddlebrooke. Here, he is joining the skirmish line along the defensive… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, March 28, 2016
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Sleepy Easter
On a rainy, cool, early Spring, Easter Sunday afternoon, the absolute best thing to do is to #BeLikeTheGoose and sleep. Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, March 27, 2016
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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose
Big Voice
Goose arriyed here at his forever home at around 2:30 this afternoon. His wonderful transport man, who brought him from Knoxville to Cookeville, said Goose was completely quiet and all calm and everything the whole trip. He was completely quiet with us all the way back to Hermitage too. Finally, when I was just thinking...
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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose
Shhhh!
Shhhhhh! Goosey needs a big nap before he meets the Howling Hounds of Hermitage … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose
Meet the Goose
Please meet the latest addition to Hound House Saddlebrooke: Ladies and Gentlemen, we present Goose the Great, the… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 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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Puppie Hood
From April 2007: While the boys were still living at home with mommy. Ginger occasionally thought they were playthings and got a little rough. Here, Fergus gets very angry with Mom for rough play. However, he did learn skills which he now employs readily against the Bassets in the house. Ferga Beagle can hold his...
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09-Mar-1625-Feb-26Beagles, Fergus Murphey O'Dougal Beagle
Happy Birthday, Ferga!
Hard to believe, but Fergus Murphey O'Dougal tuned nine years old today. This pic was taken in the summer of 2007 not… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
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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...
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20-Aug-1425-Feb-26Bayley Murphey Beagle, Beagles
Happy 20th Bayley Murphey!
Hard to believe today is Bayley Murphey Beagle’s 20th birthday. Such a wonderful part of our lives for over 12 years, he left us in March 2007 and we do miss him. But the wild thing is that it’s been 20 years. Where did that go?
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20-Aug-1425-Feb-26Bayley Murphey Beagle, Fredrik Murphey O'Dougal Beagle
Anniversary of Bittersweet Proportions
Aug. 20 is always bittersweet now; not only is it Bayley’s birthday, but we also lost Fred on this day two years ago. Time always plays with my head; Bayley’s 20 years seems a very long time, but so does the last two years. An aggressive, fast-moving cancer robbed us of Fred-Fred, who was just...
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02-Mar-1125-Feb-26Beagles
Four Years On
Four years ago this afternoon, we lost our beloved Bayley Murphey Beagle. It still hurts and I cried. We miss him loads still; even though the three beagle brothers do fill up the space, there will probably always remain an empty hole in our lives that used to be occupied by Bayley. He does continue...
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03-Mar-0925-Feb-26Beagles
New Pics on Flickr!
Finally posted some «new pics on Flickr» of the boys. Whatta buncha beagles!
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12-Feb-0925-Feb-26Beagles
Nothing to See Here
News in this neck of the woods is pretty mundane: More beagle escapes (fifth, I think), necessitating the expenditure and labor of putting up a new chain link fence to isolate half of the backyard. Application almost complete for Vanderbilt’s special ed master’s program. Storm front moved through today; several thousand people just south of...