Let Loose the Dogs of War

Basset hounds were once trained to hunt wild boar. They would be let loose to chase down and taunt their prey. The boar would charge toward the hound; however, the hound would then play dead. As the boar passed over head, the hound would tear the you-know-what from the boar, causing the boar to come to an immediate halt. Or so I’ve read.
The dog pictured is Brandy, the basset hound I received as my birthday gift in January — on the same day that I left for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. She recently had her first birthday, when she promptly tore up the plush toy she was given! Lots of fun!
This photo was taken on April 25, 2008. © 2008 Leigh Ramsay. All rights reserved.



