Fred Basset (greyhound)

This article is about the Hamish and Andy Show greyhound. For the UK-based comic strip, see Fred Basset.

Fred Bassett
BreedGreyhound
SireAwesome Assassin
DamTaylah Ruth
SexDog
Whelped (2004-10-04) October 4, 2004 (age 20)
CountryAustralia
ColorBlack
OwnerHamish & Andy

Fred Basset (born 4 October 2004 as Hoppa[1]) is a greyhound dog that was owned and raced by Australian comedy duo Hamish & Andy. The dog's name is taken from the comic strip character Fred Basset, whose strip features regularly on the Hamish & Andy radio show.[2] Since retiring from racing, Fred Basset has become an ambassador for greyhound adoption.[3]

  1. ^ Streatfeild, Rose (26 November 2018). "Once-famous Fred turns 14". Greyhound Racing Victoria. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Fred Basset's Kennel". fox.com.au. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
  3. ^ Twining, James (10 June 2008). "The people's greyhound". Wyndham Leader. Retrieved 15 August 2009.