My mini-schnauzer is such a wonderful companion! His name is Bailey, but he wasn't named after the irish creme! (LOL) I took his name from a character in the FOX TV show "Party of Five" ... and we are a party of two 'cause it's just the 2 of us! Bailey has the sweetest disposition, is fabulous around kids, and has helped me become more of an extrovert. Before we left my apt, he used to run to the back window when he'd hear the dogs in another yard baying, and he'd bay right back ... oh go**** was just so adorable! Here's pictures of my Bailey & me ... I love him with all my heart! http://www.geocities.com/britsa4/BaileynMe.html

Love the breed - particularly love my spoiled little guy. He is so smart and intuitive towards his humans. What a joy to be around - fun in a little bundle of energy. He loves to snuggle under the covers.

Chris...that is great to hear about Elvis! What a great name for a basset hound...espeically one that sings! Bud, (aka, Mr. Bud, Bud-Bud, and Budder Doodles) didn't even howel (sp?) for the first time until we sat there like idiots for about a half hour doing it ourselves...and he finally did it. He threw his little head back, puckerd his lips and let out the most beautiful sound! LOL! The only other time he has ever done it..was in his sleep! It was like 3:30 am and all of the sudden this "moan" or "wale" came from the other side of the bed...I turned on the light...and woke up the dog. He did it in his sleep! Anyway, I am glad to know Bud is "normal"! I would have never known it until I read a book about Basset Hounds. He by far is the most entertaining dog I have ever had!

We have an eight year old basset named Elvis and yes, he is the KING! He is spoiled rotten and only does what he feels like. He does not do fetch or any other doggie tricks. He does sing though! He loves to sing with us (especially happy birthday). He also will sing on his own if he hears the theme to Love Boat! Most of my neighbors know me as Elvis' mommy, not by my real name!

A couple of years ago, we found this adorable little full bred yorkie at the local shelter. We were there when they brought her in and learned about the life that she had had. Someone had found her on the interstate with a broken leg. They had taken her in but could no longer keep her due to moving to a new apartment that would not allow pets I'm very sad for them but so happy for us. She has become our little joy. We have 3 cats that think that Pookie is one of them. She has congestive heart failure, so when papa and I take our medicine, she takes hers also. Sometimes she has a build up of fluids and her papa and I take turns staying up with her after giving her additional medicine. Does anyone else out there have any yorkies or know where we might get another little bundle of joy?