July 20, 2011

Louie

Meet Louie! He’s a hound dog.

Louie is Miley and Howie’s new cousin. This sweet little fella belongs to Kevin’s brother.

We got to meet him last weekend and I fell in love. I vowed to puppy snatch Louie and bring him home with me.

He’s got a heart-shaped spot on his shoulder. Melt.

And puppy breath. Sweet, precious puppy breath.

I miss puppy breath.

Louie can run!

But not for long before he tires out.

He’s got comically large, adorable, floppy ears.

And ginormous Frito feet.

He’s soft, wrinkly, wiggly, scoopable, and huggable.

I’m definitely puppy snatching this cutie with his smooshy, kissable jowls and wet, curious nose.

Louie can howl.

Play with me Howie!

Howie just doesn’t understand.

They don’t speak the same language.

Louie tried so hard to keep up with Miley and Howie but they just ran right over him.

Howie is a little jealous that he’s not the baby anymore.

Oh Howie. My little gray-faced man. I am in complete denial of the fact that you’re almost 5 years old.

This is my girl. My darlin’ heart.

Being this cute is exhausting.

And results in this.

Have a great Wednesday!

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238 Comments

1 Jessica July 20, 2011 at 2:50 am

That last pic is so adorable of them sleeping!

2 Sarah Jackson September 18, 2012 at 2:37 am: LoL, They all are so cute, give me one from them :D

3 Michelle July 20, 2011 at 2:58 am

He is so cute, reminds me of Charlie @ The Pioneer Woman. You should stop by and see that our spaniel has been up to, it will make you laugh. Have a wonderful day.

4 Marie July 20, 2011 at 3:00 am

SO. FREAKING. ADORABLE!!!!!!!!! *LOVE*

5 Meredith July 20, 2011 at 3:33 am

Bassett Hounds are great dogs! We have one who is about 10 years old that came from the Bassett Hound rescue of Birmingham. They are great with kids and are very loving. She is also very expressive both vocally and in her facial expressions! I hope they enjoy him for many happy years!

6 Amanda July 20, 2011 at 3:43 am

So cute!!!

7 Yana July 20, 2011 at 3:50 am

AHHH!!! ^^ LOVE THIS LOUIE!!! <3

8 Leah July 20, 2011 at 4:48 am

Cuteness overload! That brightened up my morning :)

9 Erin July 20, 2011 at 5:10 am

Oh my gosh those ears! What a sweetie!

10 Jessica @ How Sweet July 20, 2011 at 5:11 am

SO cute!

11 Barb July 20, 2011 at 5:15 am

That was ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!! You take awesome pics, Amanda! Loved this post!
Barb

12 carrie July 20, 2011 at 6:01 am

omg so cute!

13 Jessica July 20, 2011 at 6:12 am

Oh… My… Goodnes.. Louie is too stinkin cute I almost can’t stand it. God love puppies! Love the picture of the 3 gorgeous pups sleeping…looks like they are going to be fast friends.

14 Lorraine Robinson July 20, 2011 at 6:15 am

These are the most fantastic photos so precious and a great start to my day. OMG- that Louie was posing between your two loves and even laid down together. Sweet!

15 Carla July 20, 2011 at 6:20 am

Great shots!!! You captured all three in great detail! What lens and settings did you use?

16 Amanda July 20, 2011 at 12:34 pm: Hi Carla! You can click on any photo to see the camera, lens, and settings used. :)

17 Cerise July 20, 2011 at 6:31 am

Oh my goodness, those ears are ridiculously cute. Looks like he had SO much fun with his cousins!

18 Stephanie Higgins July 20, 2011 at 6:36 am

How stinking cute. Love the one with all three sleeping and the only that looks like Louie is “smiling” Adorable

19 Shannon July 20, 2011 at 6:36 am

So stinkin’ cute I can hardly stand it!

20 Jane July 20, 2011 at 6:48 am

SO adorable! Thanks! After reading and viewing this post… I am starting my day off on a happy note… And a huge smile! Thanks Again!

21 The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh July 20, 2011 at 6:58 am

THIS is the right way to start a day…with puppy goodness! Those ears are adorable and the last 2 pics…precious!

22 Nicole July 20, 2011 at 7:11 am

Thanks…now I have puppy fever! SO CUTE!

23 Carrie July 20, 2011 at 7:17 am

Pics are TOO CUTE!! I don’t know how you got all three of them to sit for that pics but kudos to you! BUT that last one with all of them sleeping together is a poster! I can see it now! How precious! We love our pups don’t we!?

24 Blair July 20, 2011 at 7:23 am

Reminds me of the basset hound we use to have. Rosie was such a sweet dog! There is nothing like them. So cute!

25 Patti July 20, 2011 at 7:24 am

OMG! A.d.o.r.a.b.l.e.

I have owned two basset hounds in my lifetime (and now a french bulldog) and Louie’s pictures brought me to tears! So sweet.

Thanks for sharing. xoxo

26 Leslie July 20, 2011 at 7:24 am

Oh my goodness–that last picture of the three of them napping together just melts my heart!! I’d puppy snatch Louie in a heartbeat, too!! LOL

27 Katie @ Wildwood Creek July 20, 2011 at 7:26 am

Adorable!

28 Cheryl Ann {The Happy Chick} July 20, 2011 at 7:39 am

Just such an adorable puppy to wake up to this morning! Thanks for the smiles….

29 Angela H. July 20, 2011 at 7:40 am

Took CUTE! Great pics – and narration.

30 Angie @ Bigbearswife July 20, 2011 at 7:40 am

Louie is adorable! Your pictures look great!

31 Emily July 20, 2011 at 7:45 am

Oh my word!!! Louie is SO cute! And of course, so are Miley and Howie :)

Emily

32 Jules July 20, 2011 at 7:57 am

What a wonderful way to start the day:)). Thank you from Castle Rock, Colorado

33 ellie July 20, 2011 at 8:15 am

my parents have two basset hounds, they are rediculously adorable as pups. They are the funniest, and most stubborn dogs, you will ever meet!

34 Susan Kay July 20, 2011 at 8:16 am

What a wonderful post! Thanks for a beautiful start to my day!! Love the pic of them napping together. Too, too cute!!

35 thatgirlblogs July 20, 2011 at 8:25 am

The ears!

36 lesli July 20, 2011 at 8:27 am

Sooo cute! Wonderful pictures!

37 Heather @ Sweet Sins 2 Share July 20, 2011 at 8:28 am

Upon reading this I texted a photo of Louie to my hubby and asked if I can have another baby that looks like Louie! (We have 3 fur kids, 2 German Shepherds and a crazy cat!) Let’s hope he says yes!

38 Renée July 20, 2011 at 8:29 am

Thank you for sharing! Your photos are wonderful and encouraging. I am bringing a new puppy home today to meet my two pugs. I hope they get along as well as Louie, Howie and Miley! :)

39 Alisha July 20, 2011 at 8:38 am

I needed a dose of puppycuteness this morning! Thanks, Amanda!

40 Megan July 20, 2011 at 8:39 am

Oh my! He is so adorable!!! It makes me want to get one! :)

41 Sydney July 20, 2011 at 8:39 am

GREAT pictures!! Those three are sooooo adorable!! Thanks for posting such cute, cute, cute pictures!!!

42 Audrey Putnam July 20, 2011 at 8:43 am

Okay this was fun to see these great dog pic’s. Louie is one of those puppies you couldn’t resist taking home.

43 Laurie July 20, 2011 at 8:43 am

Oh my gosh, cuteness overload!!!!!! So adorable!!!! Love the one with all of them sleeping!!!! Great pics!

44 Sandy_in_MD July 20, 2011 at 8:51 am

He is so cute! The “group snooze” photo is extra adorable.

45 Ron July 20, 2011 at 8:53 am

My daughter just got a new Bassett too.They are adorable.You make the best photos…Thanks!

46 jane crawford July 20, 2011 at 8:55 am

Thank you for making my day. These are the most precious pictures ever! Louie is absolutely adorable and that takes absolutely nothing away from Howie and Miley. I’ve spent much of the morning trying to help a woman who put an ad in the paper that said, “Help Bring Milo Home.” I called to tell her that I had seen him around our neighborhood. He came up in our yard and my two mini-daschaunds went crazy–they aren’t too receptive to visiting dogs! I hope they find Milo. By the way, Ree Drummond has two Louies, but I’m sure you already know that!! Have a great day, and my next dog is going to be a Bassett Hound!!

47 Sarah T. July 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

So cute! I love puppies! My dog will be 6 in December and is getting gray on his face. Makes me sad to think about him getting older! But pics of puppies make it all better!

48 Leslie Mac July 20, 2011 at 9:20 am

Thanks for sharing – we have two little girls we call the wondermutts. This is making me ache for a 3rd! Great pics.

49 quietangelsb July 20, 2011 at 9:30 am

oh my gosh- super adorable and amazing pictures! Thanks for sharing!

50 Wendy July 20, 2011 at 9:34 am

Those EARS! I could die! This whole post cheered up my morning!

51 Livejoyful July 20, 2011 at 9:40 am

He’s adorable. We just got a new furkid and its funny how my mom’s and brother’s dogs reacted, but they do try and play together :)

52 Dani July 20, 2011 at 9:44 am

Adorable!!

53 Tara Lynn July 20, 2011 at 9:45 am

Adorable! All of them. Too stinkin’ cute. Especially that last one.

54 Erin @ Brownie Bites July 20, 2011 at 9:47 am

You should warn people about the amount of cute that this post contains! Holy jeepers, they are PRECIOUS! I want to hug and smoosh and kiss and squish all of them!

55 Tali July 20, 2011 at 9:51 am

Oh, Louie hits me right in the heart. What a precious smoocher pup. I had a Basset when I was little, Frito Buddito Our Buddy. I miss that boy.

56 rani July 20, 2011 at 10:02 am

Too cute!!! This made me smile!

57 Julie Bogart July 20, 2011 at 10:06 am

I love him, but trust me, three dogs is a totally different ballgame. I have FOUR!!!

58 Nelah July 20, 2011 at 10:08 am

I adore their facial expressions…too cute and playful.

59 Soffy July 20, 2011 at 10:11 am

wow so pretty baby dog!!!! and wonderful pics as all you take!!!
Thanks for sharing!!! a hug from Colombia!!!

Soffy

60 Melissa July 20, 2011 at 10:24 am

How on earth you got all three dogs to “pose” sitting together like that is remarkable! I’m glad you did because seeing those perky vs. floppy ears is just so adorable! These are some of the cutest pictures ever! :) You are soooo talented! Love your photos!

61 Dalis July 20, 2011 at 10:26 am

are you sure Louie can’t fly? In some of those pictures if you had said “Louie can fly”… I would have gone “yep, look at him go flapping those cute adorable dumbo ears”.

– dalis

62 Missy Allaire July 20, 2011 at 10:38 am

I want a LOUIE! A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E

63 HeatherB July 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

Louie is adorable! And come one, admit it, you placed that big floppy ear before you took the photo, didn’t you?! :)

64 Amanda July 20, 2011 at 12:33 pm: They’re just so poseable :)

65 elaine July 20, 2011 at 10:56 am

ADORABLE! Great photos. Love it!

66 Bekki July 20, 2011 at 11:01 am

Thanks for brightening my afternoon with the puppy photos!

67 Tami McBeain July 20, 2011 at 11:17 am

Oh my heck, Louie is seriously adorable! And…the picture of him with Howie & Miley is priceless. Your photography skills are amazing, fabulous pics! Thanks for putting a huge smile on my face today!

68 Melinda Wilson July 20, 2011 at 11:28 am

This is precious! Makes me miss my doggies! We are vacationing and they are stay with parents and friends. I ready to see them!!!

69 Tiffany Sanders July 20, 2011 at 11:43 am

TOO CUTE!

70 edyB July 20, 2011 at 11:51 am

Love this post ~ and that last photo of those doggie babes snoozing is the cutest!!!

71 Georgina Peña July 20, 2011 at 12:08 pm

I liked all the beautiful pictures of Louie, but the last one is the best of the group. Love it. Thanks for share them.

72 Aly K July 20, 2011 at 12:43 pm

So adorable! Cuties like this make me miss my brother’s basset hound from when we were little.

73 Jennifer July 20, 2011 at 12:52 pm

I love this post so much! Your photos are wonderful. I grew up with Boston terriors and my parents bred them for many years so they hold a special place in my heart. We recently lost our Mama BT named Darla so we’re all a little down but seeing the photos of your sweet kids and the new addition to your extended fur-family is heart warming.
Keep taking these amazing photos and sharing them!!

74 Marjorie Martinez July 20, 2011 at 12:56 pm

They are so cute!!!!!

75 Cookin' Canuck July 20, 2011 at 1:06 pm

You have made my heart melt. I had a basset hound growing up and these pictures make me want another! Love that photo of them sacked on on the carpet together.

76 shirley f. July 20, 2011 at 1:11 pm

You need a Basset ! I have one George he was Yr. old in April the best dog for everyone likes to sleep alot.

77 Sabrina Berry July 20, 2011 at 1:11 pm

Wow! You always amaze me! Love how you capture and spin a story with your exceptional shots. Like a great book; you had me from start to finish. Thanks for sharing.

78 Stacey@StuffbyStace July 20, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Such cute pics! By the way, I have a little black and white shih-tzu named Howie. You have great taste in dog names. ;)

79 Taunya July 20, 2011 at 1:54 pm

Louie is sooooo cute. I love his coloring, very unique. And the last picture is probably the sweetest thing I have ever seen. Such cute doggies!

80 Terry July 20, 2011 at 2:05 pm

Those are incredible photos of those four-legged “children”.
You make me “drool” whether you capture food or dogs!

81 Shirley July 20, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Too cute!!

82 Dalia July 20, 2011 at 2:13 pm

He’s a cutie! I love these pictures especially the three of them posing for the camera and all three asleep. They look so great those three.

83 Denise July 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm

How did you ever get them all lined up (and to stay lined up!) in that second to last photo? I know that is hard to do with animals, and kids! Even grown people! ha ha Too cute.

84 Stephanie July 20, 2011 at 2:24 pm

Ohmigosh! I am completely in love with Louie! :) What a sweetheart!
Oh – just the mention of puppy breath! It’s one of those awesome sensory memories — I can think about it an smell it. :)
The last picture is just adorable. I can’t imagine how you got them to fall asleep that way. “Doggies, lay next to each other and pretend to be sleeping while I get the shot!” :)
Stinkin’ adorable!

85 Amanda July 20, 2011 at 4:36 pm: Lol! I can hear myself saying that :)

86 teresa b July 20, 2011 at 2:32 pm

OMGoodness..cutest thing ever!!!

87 jessica July 20, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Oh my cuteness! Heart. Melted.

88 Jill July 20, 2011 at 2:42 pm

I’m in love.

89 Leah July 20, 2011 at 2:46 pm

That is the cutest hound I’ve seen! (Don’t tell my Casey beagle mix) Does he have a sibling?

90 Courtney July 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Are you kidding me? I have never seen a puppy hound dog, but that has to be THE CUTEST PUPPY EVER! I have never wanted a hound dog before now, but now I’m thinking I NEED one!

91 Lindsay L July 20, 2011 at 3:08 pm

So cute!!!!!!!!!!……all of them!!!!!!

92 Andree Close July 20, 2011 at 3:31 pm

This makes my heart melt! Love his ears! Like Dumbo, he looks like he can fly with them!

93 Geneva July 20, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Thank you for making me smile!

94 Sandra July 20, 2011 at 4:22 pm

I have now decided that i want a hound dog!!!

95 BECKY July 20, 2011 at 4:38 pm

OMG….I love puppy breath too. Louie is such a ham for the camera. Love love love the pics of the three sleeping and sitting together. How cute…you are great with the camera and took the best pics ever. You should send these to a dog magazine to be published. Are you a professional photographer ? You should be.

Our first dog as a married couple was a Plott Hound and he would howl plus had the long ears like Louie. Thanks for sharing, Becky

96 Rebecca Lopez July 20, 2011 at 4:43 pm

Oh my lanta! So flippin cute is all I have to say! Love the giant ears, his coloring is beautiful too. Now I want one, minus the howling of course. :)

97 Andie July 20, 2011 at 4:51 pm

Cutest. Dog. Ever. The ears are my favorite…and that face…and…well, I could go on for days. ;)

98 cris July 20, 2011 at 5:50 pm

aaaawm I LOVE IT!!!!

99 tina July 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Ah, Amanda! I come here loving your fonts, your food, your style. I only pray for a reprieve from the Basset Hound obsession I’ve started from visiting Ree. Now, I have to explain to my hubby that I can no longer hold out. If we weren’t leaving for another country to live for a couple years, I’d be snuggling a frito footed, floppy eared Bassett, ignoring the glare from my Aussie Shepard. Thank you for this adorable post.

100 Julie @SavvyEats July 20, 2011 at 5:55 pm

That last picture may just be the cutest thing ever!

101 Kathleen July 20, 2011 at 6:24 pm

Oh my gosh! Cutest pictures ever! Love the one of Louie running! Too flippin adorable :)

102 Jane July 20, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Your pictures are so great….I just want to reach right in and hug all three of them. I love puppy breath too! Our puppy is 5 months old now and I miss puppy breath. Thanks for your wonderful pictures!

103 Katie July 20, 2011 at 6:47 pm