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Pictured on this page are some of theTopsfield puppies, young adults and retirees who found the perfect home!  They are well loved and cared for and exemplify the fact that they are important members of their families. 

"Boone"

A Typical Topsfield Companion Pet
 

Pictured left are photos of the first year of "Boone's" life as a companion pet with his new family.  Boone is typical of the many companion pets that Topsfield has placed in loving homes. 

 

Companion pets in the form of puppies, young adults, and more mature individuals who have been retired from the show ring or breeding program are sometimes available to good homes. 

To discuss a companion, contact

Claudia Orlandi or Sue Frischmann

1-802-877-2918  (Before 8 pm est)

Email: domorlan@gmavt.net

P.O. Box 169

Essex Jct, VT 05453-0169

We will be happy to answer email, but require that we speak with you personally regarding the availability or placement of any hound.  Email your phone number, experience with dogs, your location, and your family and home circumstances for a pet.

Discover the Basset Hound

Bringing a  pet into your family is a long term commitment.  If you are interested in owning a Basset Hound, we suggest you explore the website, especially, "Discover the Basset Hound"  to see if a Basset is the right dog for you.  After that, please contact us and we will do our best to help you.   A click on the red type will take you there. 

Basset Hound University

For those interested in learning more, the Basset Hound Club of America has sponsored Basset Hound University.  There are two workbooks which are of special interest to any Basset Hound Owner. 

The Basset Hound

 Owners Guide
The Basset Hound Owners Guide is designed for anyone who has purchased a Basset Hound or is contemplating doing so.  The owner's guide provides valuable information and answers many questions about the training, grooming and health of the Basset Hound.

The Basset Hound
 Coloring and Activities Book

The Basset Hound Coloring and Activities Book is designed to teach children how to care for their Basset.  It is appropriate for children who like to play with colored pencils & crayons.  It features lessons regarding the care and safe keeping of your Basset Hound.

For a more complete description or to order either book visit the Basset Hound University Website:  www.bhca-bhu.org.   

What Age Basset is Right for My Family?

Puppies

There is no doubt that puppies are cute, but they do require a lot of time and attention in their first months in a new home.  The puppies in the slideshow left were photographed between the ages of six to eight weeks of age.  Topsfield puppies generally are not available until they are close to twelve weeks of age, and sometimes much later. 

Young Adults and More Mature Bassets

For many families, young adults or more mature individuals may be a good choice.  They are further along in their training, and generally settle into their new homes with ease. 

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