Author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association provide young readers with accessible information, fun facts, and adorable full-color photographs of the short-legged, droopy-faced basset hound. Students will learn whether a puppy or adult dog is right for them, what to feed it, and how to keep it clean and healthy. In addition, this text includes a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words to Know section to help young readers master new vocabulary, and a Read About Dogs section to encourage deeper exploration into the topic.