Barbara Wicklund and her husband, Al, have bred and shown champion and obedience-titled Bassets since purchasing their first Basset in 1963. She devotes her time to rescuing and placing Basset Hounds and ex-racing Greyhounds.

Almost defines the term "couch potato" the Basset is a low-key favorite.

PART ONE: Welcome to the World of the Basset Hound.

1. What Is a Basset Hound?

2. The Basset Hound's Ancestry.

3. The World According to the Basset Hound.

PART TWO: Living with a Basset Hound.

4. Bringing Your Basset Hound Home.

5. Feeding Your Basset Hound.

6. Grooming Your Basset Hound.

7. Keeping Your Basset Hound Healthy.

PART THREE: Enjoying Your Dog.

8. Basic Training (Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS).

9. Getting Active with Your Dog (Bardi McLennan).

10. Your Dog and Your Family (Bardi McLennan).

11. Your Dog and Your Community (Bardi McLennan).

PART FOUR: Beyond the Basics.

12. Recommended Reading.

13. Resources.