Basset Hounds are effortlessly adorable. They're super laid-back and sweet-tempered, big floppy ears and adorable (if melancholy-looking) eyes, and beautiful short coats in all varieties of colors.

They’re great at tracking, obedience and agility. Squat and low to the ground, the basset hound has been bred to help on the hunt rabbits and deer, rendering them highly proficient at tracking ...