Basset Hound surprise
Dispatch from the Santa Fe Humane Society shelter, August 10, 2010
Maybe I'm biased, but I don't think of Basset Hounds as particularly aerobics-seeking dogs. And this one, with her tired, red-rimmed eyes, seemed like she'd just as soon settle in for a nap than go for a walk.
But since at the very least, I figured she could use a pit stop, I leashed her up and out we went. The last thing I expected when we reached the park was to see her break into a gallop. Her ears are literally longer than her legs. But this gal can run. What's more, she's graceful and coordinated--and she's fast.
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