Six Week Evaluations: The Lady Drinks Litter(s): Kamikaze

Rocketdog Bassets is a pet quality breeder of American styled Basset Hounds. What comes from our farm is generally very good, on average. The pairing of ClareBak Grizwold and Grizelda Laffee Taffee has given us great joy in the past and their latest litter seems to be as good as any they have produced so far. Not all puppies will develop into show quality dogs, but as far as pet qualities go, the puppy named Kamikaze will likely make a fine addition to any family.  A patient, happy, cuddly, kissy, little boy dog. 

Kamikaze has very good physical traits/ His bone size is very good, paw size about right for the breed. He conforms well to the Standard of the American Kennel Club and has no bad physical traits at this point in time. He is well built, with a thick tail (like his sire). His domed head shape is correct, ear placement and size very good. There does not seem to be anything wrong with this puppy at all.

This is a lover, not a fighter. He loves to explore. He is a kisser and cuddly lap sitter. Because he is not frantic or scrappy Kamikaze might be best suited to an older family, but I wouldn't rule out him being good with small children either. He is a great all around American style Basset baby who will likely develop into a well loved family pet.  We are not opposed to his being bred providing he continues to develop his better traits going forward.

Of the five points in our AKC derived system, he receives all five.  Kamikaze is a lovely little puppy and receives one-half point for aesthetics. While there is certainly nothing wrong with his appearance, not all puppies will be called beautiful.