(This article is about the Hamish and Andy Show greyhound. For the UK-based comic strip, see Fred Basset.) Fred Basset (born 4 October 2004) is a greyhound dog which 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 featured regularly on the Hamish & Andy radio show. Since retiring from racing, Fred Basset has become an ambassador for greyhound adoption.