To love basset hounds

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newseries · 31/08/2026 21:15

I know they smell but I kind of like it. I know they don’t do as they are told but I find it quite funny. I know they howl when left alone but how could you leave one alone as they are just gorgeous

I am genuinely always surprised they aren’t more popular as a breed … any thoughts why

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thistimelastweek · 31/08/2026 21:39

Basset hounds. They are powerful, wilful dogs who happen to be close to the ground.
And yes, they're pretty damned cute.
But for the same money you could have a terrier.
Cute, wilful and close to the ground.
Much less powerful and they don't howl.

HangryHippos · 31/08/2026 21:37

I’m a dog person generally but I really don’t like my extended family’s basset hounds. They’re big, smelly, drool a lot, drag mud and stuff everywhere from their ears and bark loads. Horses for courses, if you like them fair enough, but they’re not at all for me.

FairViewRosie25 · 31/08/2026 21:35

I have two expack Bassett/Harrier crosses (like a Bertie Bassett with long legs) i love them dearly but would NEVER have them again. For the reasons above plus as well as the howling they bark at an ant walking 100m away and react to anything. They also eat anything they find which has interesting results. Please don’t pile in and say you need to train them they are basically a pack animal (these two didn’t make the grade) so know basics like sit and come here but anything else is not going to stick.
before these 2 I had a chocolate lab who although naughty at times was a dream of a dog.

heartsinvisiblefury · 31/08/2026 21:34

They're lovely and very cute puppies !

GoodkneeBadKnee · 31/08/2026 21:34

I think they're quite ugly.

YosoyEduardo · 31/08/2026 21:32

I think they are the opposite of gorgeous. My akita on the other hand...

LetterBetter · 31/08/2026 21:30

Stubborn fuckers with joint issues due to their long backs and short legs.

Plus they look sad.

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