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16 Reasons Basset Hounds Are The Worst Breed EVER

Published: Apr 2, 2018 by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

We don't know how to say this, but Basset Hounds aren't the dog breed for everyone. They make the worst type of pet.

Save yourself from dealing with these 16 reasons why Basset Hounds are the worst dogs ever.

#1 Their ears collect more dirt than you think is possible.
A Basset Hound wearing a fabric that covers its ears while standing in snow under the sun
#2 They have a tendency to howl early in the morning when you least expect it.
two Basset Hounds lying on the wooden floor under the sunlight
#3 They will always be suspicious of you, no matter what.
A Basset Hound lying on the bed next to its owner
#4 They can interrupt your video game time.
A Basset Hound lying on the couch with a video game controller in between its paws
#5 “Jesus man, this is the worst sausage I’ve ever had…”
A Basset Hound sitting on the pavement with pavement under him
#6 Gravity always gets them down.
A Basset Hound sleeping on the chair with its ears falling
#7 They view the “come” signal as a request that can be ignored, even if treats are involved.
An annoyed face Basset Hound lying on the couch next to its owner
#8 They hate having their nails clipped.
A Basset Hound lying on the bed with a torn nail clippers
#9 All Basset Hounds are notorious food stealers.
A Basset Hound with a food in its mouth while sitting on the couch next to a person
#10 They’re known to destroy…
A Basset Hound lying on the floor behind a note that says - I ate the girl on the train because my dad slept in on a saturday
#11 They know how effective those sad eyes can be to manipulate their owners.
A Basset Hound puppy sitting on its bed in the garden while staring up with its adorable eyes
#12 They sometimes prefer the sofa to a long walk.
A Basset Hound lying on top of the back of the couch with its tired face
#13 “The walk is over when I say it’s over.” – Bassets
A tired Basset Hound lying on the pavement while smiling
#14 Nothing is scarier than Basset Hounds running.
two Basset Hound running in the yard under the sun
#15 Bassets are stubborn to the core..
A Basset Hound puppy sitting on the stairway
#16 Whatever you do, don’t get a Basset Hound. Horrendous dogs!!!

A Basset Hound puppy sitting on the bed with its cute and angry face

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