She's a Basset Hound! Of course Daisy loves to sniff!

"Daisy Checks Out Low Water Along the Charles River Basin"
Dog experts point out that those long ears brushing along the ground actually help her capture, and fixate on, some of the world's most irresistible smells. If you've ever tried to get the attention of a Basset Hound who's on the scent, then you understand perfectly.
Daisy is 10-years-old and lives in the Back Bay. She likes dogs more than people, has a great bark and can run for miles with her human.
Surprised? While the breed may seem content to wander all day with nose-to-the-ground, the late Roger Caras
insisted, "the Basset requires a great deal of exercise."* We think Daisy would agree.

"Daisy Enjoys an Intoxicating Aroma"
And, one more thing. All this talk about dogs sniffing got us thinking that it's the time of year when candy, especially chocolate, finds its way into many homes. Rather than assume everyone knows about the potential danger to dogs, we want to remind you that chocolate is, "one of the most toxic foods your dog can consume." (From the Doctors Foster and Smith website)
Learn more about protecting your animal from dangerous foods, along with warning signs of poisoning. Check out these links:
Doctors Foster and Smith
"People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets"
Sure, we all go to the internet for information about dog matters. But, it's helpful to have a good reference shelf at home. Here are three books you might want to consider. And, remember, when you shop Amazon from here, you support BostonZest. The price to you is the same, but some of the money stays local!
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Writer: Ed Cherubino
Photos © 2009 Penny Cherubino
*From: The Roger Caras Dog Book - Second Edition. If you find a copy of this wonderful book in a used book store- grab it! It's out of print, but one of our favorites.