Most people might think a dog treadmill is decadent.
Bassets are very prone to back problems, and every extra pound increases the risk.
Besides, bassets hate exercise, except perhaps for the ten-yard supper dash. The healthiest basset we know is Sam, who is fifteen years old a basset Methuselah. He moves reaaaaally slowly, and his face is incredibly seamed and rheumy. Still, he gets around, and isn't past getting in a good snap at a rambunctious pup when he's in the mood. Sam's owner is ruthless about exercising him and keeping his weight down.