It has been just 4 weeks since Kahlua aka Callie came into our home. We wanted to let the BHRA know that she is doing just fine and appears to be bonding with Mr. Fred. Although at times, he is overwhelmed by her energy.
Callie is coming up on eight months old and still is full of puppy energy. She is extremely curious about everything in the house and loves to run from the grassy area of the back yard down into the ivy covered area known as the dismal abyss. She has a pillow in the den and has staked out the sofa as her private sleeping area.
She gets along fairly well with Mr. Fred ( a BHRA alum from 2001). They both get upset with dogs in the neighborhood who get out and will let you know if something is not to their liking.
Callie is a very loving affectionate puppy
who loves to be petted on and cuddled. She weighs about 40 lbs and stands about 14" at the shoulder. Her face and eyes are just beautiful and goodness those long long legs. We have come to the conclusion that while momma may have been a basset, we think daddy was a german shepard/ lab mix. In any regard, Callie is growing into a wonderful puppy dog.
Mr. Fred has taught her about afternoon walks and early morning chicken strips... mmmmm good.
Pat and our son David and I feel that she is learning and responds well to basic commands... most of the time. We have had some housebreaking "accidents" but we seem to be on the right track and she does respond to "liver treats" with praise when she conducts herself in a ladylike manner.
Well, I will close for now, we just wanted to let our friends at BHRA know how things were going with our new little baby.
Ben, Pat & David Brehmer & Mr. Fred (the wonder dog)
Ron was bribing them with treats! 
Don’t let the roses fool you, it was very cold this morning.
