Even though the Basset Hound has a mind of its own, it is still obedient - when it chooses to be. Bassets also needs plenty of exercise. They need consistent and patient training and are not the easiest dogs to housetrain. If anyone in the family is allergic to dogs, a Basset will activate that allergy. Bassets shed all year round.
Bassets drool and have a habit of getting their ears wet, when they shaking their heads.
Bassets do have one health problem that is predominant and that is ear infections. Basset Hounds are hunters by nature and can sniff out a rabbit with ease in the backyard or find that cookie under the sofa. Because of their good sense of smell, they track scents very well and are second only to that of the Blood Hound. Bassets have a special hound scent. It won't take long though before you are so use to it that you don't notice it.