Dowjac Bassets' New Home ! In mid-March 2010 Dowjac Bassets decided that a move to a location which allowed our four-legged kids to revel in a more "natural" environment, and that would also help ensure that the true hunting spirit of our breeds might be maintained. We reached this decision after discussions with a number of overseas Judges who spoke of how the Basset Hound was being "overbred" in respect of certain breed hallmarks, whilst the ability to do what they were bred for, was being lost in the suburban backyard-kennels. Since we have moved, all our dogs have shown a visible change in their physiques and have also become even more excited and playful than before. Below are some pictures of both the property and also pictures of our "kids" taking advantage of some real room to move !

Here is a picture of the bottom paddock, which measures approximately 40m x 30m. This is where the dogs, especially our Afghan and Whippet, can really stretch out and the Bassets spend many hours tracking the scents of natives animals who may have "tresspassed" on their turf overnight !   This yard is where the Bassets spend the majority of the day. It consists of around 350 square metres area with plenty of shade provided by our fruit trees. Within this yard is their sleeping enclosure, measuring around 45 square metres, which houses their beds on a concrete slab, plus a grassed area with a tree for those night-time "emergencies"...

"Quinn" (Aust Ch Doyen Rien de Rien) letting loose with some high speed fun and games in the bottom paddock. This provides him with the vital opportunity to stretch out and use his legs as intended.

The big paddock isn't just for the "sight-hounds" - here we see "Lulu"(Aust Ch Dowjac Miss Kay Keelula) and "Andre" (Aust C Dowjac Andre theGiant) practising their ball handling skills.     "Lulu" and "Goss" battling it out for the tennis-ball. These sorts of games ensure our dogs are well socialised, and not just with other Bassets !