Sam & Carli's Little Hounds

Meet the Hounds

Our sweet, floppy-eared Basset Hound family — long ears, big hearts, and plenty of personality.

Meet the Parents

Sam & Carli — running the bar since day one.

Sam, our Basset Hound

Sam

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Basset Hound

Sam’s story started with a lifelong wish. Our son had always dreamed of having a Basset Hound, and in 2024, that dream came true when Sam joined our family. The two quickly became best friends, and Sam has been a special part of our family ever since. When our son moved out on his own, we just couldn’t imagine life without a Basset Hound around, so Carli joined the family! What started as our son’s dream turned into a love for these sweet, goofy, big-eared pups that we’re excited to share with other families.

Adult weight
50 lbs

Personality

Sam is a sweet, gentle lover who prefers affection over any kind of conflict, but his calm demeanor is packed with some highly entertaining habits. Most notably, he is a dedicated television connoisseur who has happily watched the entire series of Cheers from start to finish. When he isn't tuning into his favorite sitcom, Sam is an expert negotiator for snacks: the moment food appears, he will eagerly offer you his paw as a polite, irresistible trade for a treat.

Favorite things

Sam is a lover, not a fighter! His favorite things include giving paw for a treat, soaking up praise, and making everyone he meets fall in love with him. Sweet, gentle, and full of affection, Sam has a way of making everyone feel like his favorite person. He’s the kind of dog who never meets a stranger and somehow manages to steal everyone’s heart! He also loves snacks, belly rubs, and watching TV — he has watched the whole series of Cheers.

Named after Sam Malone, the owner of Cheers and former Red Sox relief pitcher. We're pretty sure he'd approve of the ears.

Carli, our Basset Hound

Carli

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Basset Hound

When our son moved out on his own with his best buddy, Sam, we just couldn’t imagine life without a floppy-eared Basset Hound around — so Carli joined our family! Named after Carla Tortelli from Cheers, this girl has a name with a little sass and a whole lot of personality. Now she’s getting ready for her newest adventure: becoming a mama! We can’t wait to see what this sweet girl brings to her little hound crew.

Adult weight
41 lbs

Personality

Carli may not be running any fast-paced laps around the yard, but this classic Basset Hound knows exactly how to stroll straight into your heart. As a sweet-natured family dog, she redefines the concept of a guard dog—if an intruder ever walked through the door, Carli is far more likely to offer them a warm, enthusiastic lick than a warning bark. Her most hilarious habit, however, is her absolute devotion to sunbathing. She will lay stretched out in the blazing Texas sun for so long that her family genuinely starts debating whether they need to slather her in sunscreen.

Favorite things

Carli is a hound who truly appreciates the finer, more relaxing things in life, starting with her absolute love for snuggling up close and soaking in endless praise from her human family. While she is always motivated by a good treat, her true passion lies in high-flying adventure—specifically, going for rides in the Jeep. There is nothing she loves more than cruising around with the top down, letting her iconic, velvety Basset Hound ears flap wildly in the wind as she takes in all the sights and scents of the open road.

Carli is short for Carla Tortelli — the quick-witted waitress who was famously a mom of many. Seems fitting.

Norm, Woody, Kelly, Sam and Carli sitting at the Cheers & Tails bar on stools with their names

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