Fred Basset by Alex Graham for August 23, 2023

every dog is beautiful Fred!

Conceited much, Fred?

Fred and Phoebe’s Unicorn should compete against each other in a conceited contest.

Jock was bigger in his youth.

It takes all kinds to make a world, Fred.

Wow Fred! You do have an opinion of yourself don’t you? While what you say about yourself can be said is true, what you say about Jock is not nice. Jock is not a dreary black. He’s an elegant black. In fact, Jock is adorable. And yes, you and he do compliment each other. While you were singing your own praises, did you think to mention a big head?

A Sassenach putting down something Scottish? Never!

Not very modest, are you Fred?

Oh Fred, I don’t like this side of you. If we’re all the same life would be boring. Every dog or person has their unique look and personality, look at the inside instead of the outside.

Hey, don’t leave those word balloons out where Jock can see them!

Don’t let it go to your head, Fred.

you know, suddenly, I hear Simon and Garfunkel singing “Old Friends” in the background.

Everything about Fred and the Dears screams British to the core… Then why is the spelling American?

None of that sounded very complimentary to me, Fred.

But you will find out how talented Jock is with his acrobatic tricks

No vanity there, Fred.

This is early Alex Graham Fred Basset. Fred became nicer in the 1990s when Alex’s daughter took over. : )

Not to say compliment, which certainly ain’t happening!

I agree with you even though I’m a strict cat person as well as a deaf one – sigh!!

I understand the reaction to Fred’s comments. But to me, he kind of saves things with his last comment. Early Fred is still developing, but his essential goodness is there.

Fred and Jock grasp the concept of diversity ………….. if only some humans could grasp it as well …… :)

You are both beautiful Fred don’t forget you are different breeds

I’ve seen many husband a wife combo’s like that, and owners that look like their pets…