in Awww 15 Cool Facts About Basset Hounds by Judy Powell December 31, 2022, 8:01 pm 5shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 10 The breed enjoyed a significant bump in public awareness and popularity when Time magazine feature a basset hound puppy on its Feb. 27, 1928, cover to accompany an article about the Westminster dog show. Judy Powell 11 Leiber and Stoller's song "Hound Dog" is not about an actual dog at all, of course. Judy Powell 12 But when Elvis recorded the song in 1956, he performed a version that changed the lyrics significantly, so it didn't seem like such a stretch when, performing on "The Steve Allen Show," he sang the song to a basset hound wearing a top hat. Judy Powell Page 4 of 5Previous 12345Next5shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Celebrities with their Boston Terriers Next article 15 Amazing Facts About Cavalier King Charles Spaniels You Probably Never Knew Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.