Portia's term is nigh

I find myself wondering if there is anything cuter, although pathetic in appearance, than a pregnant Basset Hound. She's due any time now, and the poor thing is dragging her teats on the ground with every step. It's no wonder that she sleeps on her back. She has completely given up on the stairs, now. At least we know that she'll whelp on the main floor, hopefully near her bed in the laundry room, the vinyl flooring in there will be so much easier to keep clean. We are looking forward to the day with trepidation, since we own both parents and are quite aware of the volume that is achievable by multiple Basset's. A litter will just add to the existing chorus. Well, at least life won't be boring.