Bassett Hounds (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

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One of the most photogenic, gentle, and lovable of all dogs, the basset can also be stubborn and independent, which means that it usually requires firm obedience training. This book describes the basset's origins and characteristics in detail, and offers expert advice on purchasing, training, feeding, grooming, and health maintenance.

Customer Reviews:

Ah, Bassets.......2005-10-10

The book is very helpful in telling you WHY Bassets behave (oxymoronic phrase) the way they do. Not even this wonderful book can make them less stubborn, alas.

Getting to know her.......2005-08-09

Lots of valuable information in the manual that has helped me understand my Basset Hound. Worth having.

Not What I Expected............2003-03-09

This book was not at all what I expected! I thought it was written by a lover and owner of basset hounds?? It seems as if this guy thinks basset hounds are pains!!! Not to mention the type of dog he describes is nothing like my dog! My dog is very playfull, not calm or sluggish at all! He talks about Basset Hounds like they are the most fragile dogs in the world! This book was not as good as I thought it would be.

brian.......2001-11-11

This book is excellent for the first time Bassett owner. I found it helpful in raising my own Bassett Hounds and giving advice to friends and family that had decided to get a Bassett of their own. The only drawback is it could offer a little more detail that is specific to Bassett Hounds and not just dogs in general. All in all, it was very helpful in understanding some of the unique traits of Bassett Hounds.

great book about bassets.......1997-12-04

This was a very good book for me as I am looking for a basset hound puppy. It is very informative and to the point.

Basset Hound: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)

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Basset Hound: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
Betty A. Stenmark
Manufacturer: Kennel Club Books
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Basset Hound: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

ASIN: 1593782616

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Known for his long, pendulous ears, his short, powerful legs and his sweet and somehow sad expression, the Basset Hound is a noble and determined scent-hound, capable of hunting for hours on end, who thrives on being involved in his owners' daily life. The Basset Hound is regarded as an ideal family dog, adaptable and affectionate, protective and trainable. For an owner seeking an easygoing, steady companion and watchdog who requires quite little of his owner, the Basset Hound will not disappoint. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Basset Hound and his ancestry, character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and showing. The new owner will welcome advice about preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Basset Hound from puppyhood to the senior years.

Five Star First Edition Mystery - Sirius About Murder: A Beanie and Cruiser Mystery (Five Star First Edition Mystery)
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Sirius About Murder

Basset hound mystery at Lake Tahoe - Sirius About Murder

interesting amateur sleuth tale

Five Star First Edition Mystery - Sirius About Murder: A Beanie and Cruiser Mystery (Five Star First Edition Mystery)
Sue Owens Wright
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ASIN: 1594143641

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Someone in South Lake Tahoe is Sirius about murder, and dog owners and their pets are about to discover that the killer's bite is much worse than his bark. Elsie MacBean (Beanie) and her Basset Hound, Cruiser, find themselves dewlap-deep in a murder investigation when supporters of a controversial dog park, proposed for a coveted tract of Tahoe shoreline, are earmarked for death. The fur starts to fly at a Howloween fund-raiser for Alpine Paws Park when Abigail Haversham, heiress to the lakeside property, is discovered strangled near the Psychic Paws booth after her quarrel with Madame Pawline, a pet psychic with a bone to pick. Mounting evidence implicates the pet psychic in Abigail's murder, but Beanie and Cruiser are also hot on the trail of other quarry in the Sirius killings. When Tahoe's dog fanciers pack together at spooky old Haversham House for the Halloween Bark in the Park costume ball, will the vicious killer seize this opportunity to unleash his revenge on them? The hunters become the hunted when Sirius comes sniffing after Beanie and Cruiser. Only Beanie's unbreakable bond with Cruiser can nip this crime spree before they become the next victims of the Sirius Killer.

Customer Reviews:

Sirius About Murder.......2007-07-20

Loved this book too. I hope the author continues this series. She is the best.

Basset hound mystery at Lake Tahoe - Sirius About Murder.......2007-03-24

I liked it as much as the first one, Howling Bloody Murder. I enjoy the Lake Tahoe area, bassets and mysteries so what could be better! Hope there's a third one!

interesting amateur sleuth tale .......2006-02-04

In South Lake Tahoe, the residents debate development of Alpine Paws Park on valuable shorefront property; some people feel the lakeside land should be used to develop expensive housing that will bring plenty of new income to the town. One person opposed to the land going to the dogs has been sending threatening email signed off as SIRIUS ABOUT MURDER.

When affluent matriarch and sponsor of the dog park Abigail Haversham is murdered the police immediately assume the anti canine Sirius committed the homicide. They investigate that path while Elsie "Beanie" MacBean and her canine Cruiser wonder if the land controversy hides a different motive. She follows leads down another path, but she and her Basset hound could become the next two victims as SIRIUS ABOUT MURDER has no qualms about killing again.

This interesting amateur sleuth tale stars a fine protagonist who's at home with the dogs probably more so than with people except for her best friend Rosie Clark, a canine lover of course. Though the killer and the motive come out of nowhere, Beanie outthinks the pros in solving the case while endangering herself, Rosie and their dogs. SIRIUS ABOUT MURDER is a treat for pet lovers.

Harriet Klausner

Basset Hound: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

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Yee Haw!
That's My Boy!!
A must read for dog lovers and Basset Hound Owners!
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An excellent beginners book on Basset Hounds and dog care

Basset Hound: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Barbara Wicklund
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ASIN: 0876054955

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Almost defines the term "couch potato" the Basset is a low-key favorite.

Customer Reviews:

Yee Haw!.......2000-12-30

After much debate and the reading of this book I was convinced that the Basset Hound was exactly the dog I needed. I recommend this book to anyone interested (or just merely curious) in learning more about Bassets. I will say, however, that no book can prepare you for the both the joy and (if I may be honest) frustration that a Basset can bring to you and your family! I wouldn't change Chloe (my Basset Hound) for the world!

That's My Boy!!.......1999-09-27

I thought that this book was very useful. I have had many breeds during my lifetime, but had never had the joy of sharing it with a Basset Hound. This book provided me with alot of information about the breed, so much that I had to read it twice. It also prepares you for most events that you will experience from the time he is a puppy (including all the bad times). It is a must for any Basset Hound lover.

A must read for dog lovers and Basset Hound Owners!.......1999-08-25

I thought this book was great because it was very informative and wasn't dry in thee way the information was presented.

Disappointing.......1998-09-19

I was looking for a book to give me ideas about raising a basset hound, a very idiosyncratic dog. This book instead gives a brief history of the breed and then devotes the rest of the book to general advice about raising dogs of any breed. I already had a general book and found the repetition of ideas unhelpful. Also, the title and presetation are misleading since they make it look like the book is all about bassets. I am still looking for a book to help me specifically with training my basset.

An excellent beginners book on Basset Hounds and dog care.......1998-08-29

Barbara Wicklund's Book on The Basset Hound : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet Series), is an excellent beginners guide to Basset Hound ownership and general dog care. The text is very informative and even provides the reader with information on dog training, pet therapy and more. The pictures are wonderful and old and young alike can learn from what is presented throughout. I highly recommend it for new basset hound owners and especially children who want to take more of a responsibility with the family pet.

The Basset Hound Owner's Surival Guide (Owner's Guides to a Happy, Healthy Pet)

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Good Read, but buy it cheap.
A must-have for a Basset's home
The Basset Hound Owner's Surival Guide (Owner's Guides to a Happy, Healthy Pet)
Entertaining
More of a warning guide than a survival guide

The Basset Hound Owner's Surival Guide (Owner's Guides to a Happy, Healthy Pet)
Diane Morgan
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Maggie'S Way

ASIN: 0876050186

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The Basset Hound Owner's Survival Guide will delight every Basset Hound aficionado with its light-hearted look at this quirky breed of dog. Filled with charming stories, photos and drawings of Bassets, this book also provides the reader with Basset care essentials and a history of the breed. A must-have for every lover of the inscrutable Basset.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Customer Reviews:

Good Read, but buy it cheap........2007-07-13

I enjoyed this book, but don't feel it was worth what I paid for it. Buy it used or go get it from the library. There is a good amount of information in the book and someone may feel it is worth every cent. It is entertaining, but the price I paid left me wondering why.

A must-have for a Basset's home.......2006-01-30

Being Dad or Mom to a Basset Hound isn't a job, it's a Vocation. It takes a special person to endure the quirks of this loveable breed. I've found THE BASSET HOUND OWNER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE to be an indispensable guide to help me find the rewards in the midst of the challenges.

The book is not really a step-by-step resource for daily Basset care (although it does offer much good advice); instead, its strong suit is a collection of anecdotes and observations that describe the personalities of Bassets and those who love them. I've found great "ah, your hound does that too?" comfort in the stories in this book, which are written with a sometimes laugh-out-loud sense of humor.

Anyone who knows and admires the breed will find much to please, inform, and entertain in this book, and it should be required reading for all who are considering inviting a Basset into home and heart.

The Basset Hound Owner's Surival Guide (Owner's Guides to a Happy, Healthy Pet).......2005-11-28

HilarIous!! I laughed through the entire book. This is not a care & training book. It's more like comical insite on Basset behavior and antics from Basset Hound owners. Definitely a MUST READ for Basset owners to be. It gives you the true low-down on what to expect (and not to expect) from your Basset. If you don't find this book laugh worthy then perhaps owning a Basset isn't for you.

Entertaining.......2005-10-10

The author obviously finds the behavior of Bassets endearing and it shows in her writing. Not so much filled with tips on how to get a Basset to behave (maybe our dog read the book and is just being contrary) - but more so with tips on how an owner can endure (and even enjoy) a Basset's uniqueness.

More of a warning guide than a survival guide.......2005-10-03

This book provides a lot of information about this breed of dog, but fails to provide solutions on how to deal with these traits. This book heavily relies on questions posted by people on newsgroups for its content to describe how a basset hound is different from other breeds. That's fine, but it never answers any of those questions. For example, one newsgroup passage is from someone who is having problems removing drool from the walls without removing the paint, and the book just ends the topic without saying how you can do this. (By the way, from trial and error, we've discovered the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work like a charm) This gives the whole book the tone, "Yep, bassets do that. Isn't that cute! Get used to it." If you're looking for a book that accurately describes some of the peculiarities of bassets, this is a good book. But if you're looking for one that provides training answers, get a quality training book and look at the newsgroups.

The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking

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For Anyone Who Loves Dogs
Calling all Basset Lovers!
"Drool Is the Sticky Slobber of Life..."
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Each page is a poster worth a thousand words and tears

The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking
Bill Stanton
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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ASIN: 0740738577

Book Description

The fabulously feisty and photogenic basset hound known as Maggie went from having one fan"owner/photographer Bill Stanton"to thousands after the publication of their first book, Maggie"s Way: Observations from Below Your Knees.Maggie returns with more dog"s-eye-view wit and wisdom in The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking. This keepsake book is filled with delightful color and black-and-white photographs capturing Maggie in action. Each photo is accompanied by sage wisdom from ancient philosophers, accomplished writers, and, of course, Maggie herself who handily dispenses Eastern-influenced advice. Who says basset hounds can"t be zen masters'The photos within reveal the many sides of Maggie, from the inspiring"snatching dog biscuits in mid-air"to the slightly less-than-inspiring"captured on film with her head in the toilet. With its creative blend of humor, meditative contemplation, and stunning photography, The Tao of Maggie makes a great gift and is sure to keep lovers of all dogs smiling.

Customer Reviews:

For Anyone Who Loves Dogs.......2007-04-10

This a good coffee table book. Just open to any page and a conversation just naturally begins. This book is touching,thoughtful,sweet, and has so much to offer visually. I bought a second copy as a gift for a friend who recently got a Basset Hound. I've been owned by this wonderful breed for 2 1/2 years now, so I could really relate.

Calling all Basset Lovers!.......2007-01-12

This is a wonderful book, both the photographs and text. I liked it so much that I bought six copies for all of my friends and family who have Basset Hounds!
Nothing, and I mean, nothing disappointing in this book! A must for Bassset fans!

"Drool Is the Sticky Slobber of Life...".......2005-11-02

...so goes our mistress of zen - our goddess of the couch.

Bill Stanton is back with another installment of the wonderfully elegant Miss Maggie, Basset extraordinaire. As a Basset Hound owner myself, the humorous and poetic photos of Maggie entertain and crackle with aspects of the comical hound so familiar in my household, and in the fur flecked, drool drizzled homes of others as well. (Just kidding, we Basset owners know the goodness of a rag at arms length). Whether Maggie is swimming, laying on the sofa or pondering the horizon, we find our little friend expounding philosphical quotations while contemplating the next meal, exploring her neighborhood, or preparing for the next snooze. Much like his first published pictorial on Maggie entitled "Maggie's Way", Stanton's keen eye for nuance of the Basset's personality shines through.

And on a side note: My Basset - Baldrick, and I had the pleasure of meeting Maggie and Bill Stanton a few years ago at a charity picnic to raise funds for a local Basset Rescue group. Maggie was charming and sweet, and Mr. Stanton was a pleasure. His love for Maggie is indeed strong, and flows gently from his camera's eye in "The Tao of Maggie", and in "Maggie's Way". If you buy one, the other or both, you'll find joy within each page.

Gift Reaction.......2005-07-31

I gave this book as a gift. The recipient was truly delighted and she still shows me particular pictures (and captions) that she most enjoys. This is a great photo essay that captures the essence of the bassett breed and the strong bond between humans and animals. Funny, heart warming, and a treat to share.

Each page is a poster worth a thousand words and tears.......2004-04-19

I lost my "Maggie" this year. I was so sad but Bill Stanton captures the essence of this wonderful species and let me grieve and laugh at the same time. What a wonderful book. You don't have to love Bassett Hounds to read this. But if you lose your Bassett be sure to get this book. Bill Stanton needs to get posters on the market for us. Each photo is a gem.

A Hare-Raising Tale : A Fletcher Mystery

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Is Fletcher responsible for Aniken's disappearance?

A Hare-Raising Tale : A Fletcher Mystery
Elizabeth Levy
Manufacturer: Aladdin
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ASIN: 0689846266

Book Description

Ready-for-Chapters

Who's Got The Bunny?

Fletcher's no ordinary basset hound. In the first place, his markings form a map of the world. In the second place, his best friend is...a flea.

Fletcher and his flea pal, Jasper, have survived a lot together -- life on the streets, incarceration at the pound, even a flea bath. But now Fletcher has a new home with Jill, and things are looking up. Until Jill and her best friend, Gwen, take Fletcher to school for show-and-tell, and the class's pet rabbit disappears. Everyone knows hounds and hares don't mix, and Fletcher is accused of having done the bunny in. Can he, with a little help from Jasper and Jill and Gwen, sniff out the real rabbit-napper before it's back to the pound for Fletcher?

Customer Reviews:

Is Fletcher responsible for Aniken's disappearance?.......2005-12-15

I started reading chapter books for my cousin's children, and we decided to pick out "A Hare-Raising Tale" by Elizabeth Levy as one of our books.

The story is about a sleepy-eyed basset named Fletcher, whose fur spots are uniquely shaped like the continents of the world. He narrates the story to us, and starts off by saying that when he was a pup, he was put in the pet store, but because no one bought him, he was thrown out the back door and had to live in the streets. He makes friends with a flea named Jasper, but soon afterwards they are caught and put in the dog pound. While living in the pound, a girl named Jill comes and adopts him, and Fletcher goes to live with her. Jill and her friend Gwen decide to use Fletcher for show and tell, but things start going bad for Fletcher, when he is accused of doing something to Aniken (a mean rabbit), who is found missing after show and tell. Fletcher must prove that he is innocent by finding out what happened to Aniken.

My niece and I found this book exciting from start to finish. In the beginning of the book, Fletcher is very concerned about how he looks, and feels that he will not do well like other bassets because of his short tail and his unusual spots. But later, he finds that he has other special qualities, which he uses to solve the mystery. This provides a very nice moral for children who are concerned about what others think of them, and tells them that they should not lose hope even when things look bad.

Author Elizabeth Levy has used simple grammar and Mordicai Gerstein has drawn nice illustrations which children will find amusing and interesting. All in all, this is a fun chapter book to read which children and adults will find amusing to read.

The Guide to Owning a Basset Hound (Guide to Owning)

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The Guide to owning a Basset Hound

The Guide to Owning a Basset Hound (Guide to Owning)
Lisa Puskas
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ASIN: 0793821983

Customer Reviews:

The Guide to owning a Basset Hound.......2001-07-14

This book is very good because it describe so well how to take care of your Basset Hound from puppyhood to old age. There have been so many books about this breed that just tells very briefly about his great breed, and fill out the book with information you can use on any breed. I will give this book to all my puppy buyers, its a book they can use as a manual in all situations that will accour in a Bassets life.

The Principal's on the Roof: A Fletcher Mystery

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It's a fantastic book
Another Awesome Book by Ms. Levy!

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ASIN: 0689846274

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WARNING: Reading May Be Hazardous To Your Health

The principal of Jill and Gwen's school promised to spend the morning on the roof if the kids read one thousand books during their reading marathon -- and they did! Now he's on the roof, and he's going to read an original science fiction story Gwen wrote.

But he could fall off the roof is he doesn't stop sneezing. Is it a coincidence that Gwen's story is about aliens who live on roofs and make humans sneeze? Fletcher knows that Gwen would never pull a dangerous practical joke just to make her story come try. But can he prove it before Gwen's in big trouble?

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It's a fantastic book.......2004-12-02

Do you like very funny dramatic books? Well Principal on the Roof by Elizabeth Lewis is a great book for you. It's about a reading marathon that is happening at Ella's school. The kids need to read 1000 books so the principal will spend the morning reading them a book on the roof. Do you think the kids would read 1000 books before the end of April? Well, read this book to find out.
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Another Awesome Book by Ms. Levy!.......2003-04-09

As a 4th grade teacher, I use a lot of Elizabeth Levy's books in my classroom. My students absolutely LOVE the "Something Queer..." stories. They get very wrapped up in the mysteries and they enjoy the Gwen and Jill characters. There is ONE character that they love above all others, and that is- Fletcher the Bassett Hound.
We were all very excited to learn that Elizabeth and Mordicai would be working on books told from Fletcher's point of view. This book is delightful and funny--a great read aloud. I would also reccommend, "A Hare Raising Tale" and ALL of the Something Queer books. Not just for kids, but for dog lovers and mystery lovers alike!!!

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Reality at its Best
WONDERFUL DOG LOVER'S BOOK
Simply the finest book in the english language!
Captivating and funny
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT AND FOREVER AFTER!!

Maggie'S Way
Bill Stanton
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ASIN: 0740712160

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While this charming book is a photographic exploration of life as a bassett hound, it is also an exploration of the infinite positions one adorable dog can find for sleeping. Whether the location of the bed is a tree house, a meadow, a pillow-covered couch, or an asphalt road, the star of Maggie's Way turns napping into an art form. Maggie is a 7-year-old bassett hound, and owner-photographer Bill Stanton has captured Miss Maggie in all her droopy, drooly, floppy-eared glory. The majority of the photos are color, but a few sepia-toned prints glorify Maggie's lazy spirit on a summer afternoon. Each photo is accompanied by a short quote that perfectly captures the essence of the scene, and is sure to make you smile. Some quotes are from famous thinkers, other uncredited ones can only be from Stanton; in every case, the humor in the choice is evident. Examine the photo of a wetland that is next to Goethe's words "Plunge boldly into the thick of life"--is that a bassett hound tail poking out of the cattails? Apparently city-dwelling Maggie is also a bagel hound. Pictured above the words "the rewards of the urban hunt" is a dog with a mouth full of sesame bagel. One terrifying series of shots is titled "view from the bowl"--all you see are giant ears, a giant nose, and a giant tongue. Yikes! Bassett owners are sure to love this book; just remember that your hound is as likely to love chewing the pages as much as you enjoy turning them. --Jill Lightner

Book Description

Bill Stanton has two passions in life: photography and his beloved basset hound, Maggie. Maggie's Way is a lovely combination of these two interests as it merges heartwarming and humorous photographs of Stanton's canine sidekick with befitting quotes and thoughts from famous people, the author, and of course, Maggie herself! Dog lovers and photography buffs everywhere will fall in love with Stanton's arresting portraits of the adorable and charming Maggie, as well as the tender bits of wisdom and insight offered concerning the great adventure known as life. The enchanting photographs include Maggie diving into a lake, taking a bath, resting in a scenic field, eating a bagel, and interacting with other dogs. A funny and thoughtful book that can bring a smile to anyone's face, Maggie's Way is certain to captivate book buyers everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Reality at its Best.......2003-11-25

Bill Stanton has truely captured the spirit of my dog in this wonderful pictorial of Maggie. What a great picture book, it never fails to make me smile. I highly recommend this book to anyone who owns or is considering a basset hound as a family member.

WONDERFUL DOG LOVER'S BOOK.......2003-09-10

This book's pictures are worth a thousand words.
Such a spendid biography of Maggie. Very characteristic of the basset hound.
A must-have for the Basset owner on any Christmas list.

Simply the finest book in the english language!.......2003-08-31

Harley riders have a saying -- "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand."

Simply put, Bill Stanton has captured the love and wisdom gathered by sharing your world with one of God's true masterpieces.

This is a book so good, it made me angry I didn't have the idea myself!

Captivating and funny.......2003-06-18

This book is a wonderful look at life from the Basset's perspective. The pictures are delightful and the text perfect. Can't say enough good things about Maggie's Way.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT AND FOREVER AFTER!!.......2002-12-13

Ok, everytime I see this cover I smile. Genuinely, smile. Maybe it's because I own a bassett/beagle and it's all so familiar. This book is ADORABLE! The pictures are awesome, plentiful and Maggie-nificent. Definate coffee table book for the beagle or bassett lover. Great gift idea too. You cant look at this book and NOT smile. It's contagious.

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