A gay tail is important for its value in locating a Basset Hound in tall cover, so you do want to see it up and waving. However, if you have a so-so Basset with a gay tail, and a super Basset with a less than happy tail, go for the super Basset. You never know what might have affected the tail carriage before it entered the ring. The underline should flow gradually up from the sternum to the flank. Again the bones of the upper thigh and second thigh form right angles matching the front angulation.
Bassets tend to be high on hock and so stand naturally with their hind legs well under their bodies.
The dog with the proper length of hock will stand easily and squarely with his pasterns perpendicular to the ground and his feet pointed straight ahead. Well-rounded is the key word for the hindquarters, but you will see more stringy thighs than not. Rear feet are a trifle smaller than in front, but they should not be so small as to appear non-existent. If the hock joint is so covered with wrinkled skin that you cannot determine its articulation, do not hesitate to push the skin around for a check. Look for an unhurried, long striding trot rather than short, quick, choppy steps.