We are warning you, DO NOT adopt Basset Hounds. They are the worst, spine-shivering dog breeds of all time.
After so much brainstorming, we have finally decided to forward some arguments to prove where this is coming from.
Here are 23 reasons why you should never own such a scary creature.
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#1 Basset Hound puppies are just terrifying…
![begging Basset Hounds](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog.jpg)
#2 Firstly, Basset Hounds are pretty much the criminal ringleaders of the dog world.
![Basset Hounds resting in the couch wearing a cute striped black and white sweater with a hoodie](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-prisoner.jpg)
#3 Basset Hounds can often be spotted in scary gangs…
![group of Basset Hounds on the streets](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dogs-2.jpg)
#4 That’s when Basset Hounds are not at the playground, hogging the swings from children.
![Basset Hounds at the playground at the swing](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-swing.jpg)
#5 Because, clearly, children and Basset Hounds don’t mix.
![Basset Hounds sleeping with a kid](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-kid.jpg)
#6 Wait, did we mention how completely not cute the pups are?
![Basset Hounds resting in his feathered bed looking cute](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-1-4.jpg)
#7 They’re just horrible, right?
![Basset Hounds with its begging face on his owner's lap](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-2-4.jpg)
#8 Also Basset Hounds are messy. Really messy.
![Basset Hounds with mud on its nose](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-mud.jpg)
#9 Not to mention awful at helping out with chores…
![Basset Hounds sleeping in the washing machine](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-sleep-washing-machine.jpg)
#10 Licking the dishes doesn’t count!
![Basset Hounds lying in the dishwasher](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-3-4.jpg)
#11 Did we mention that they’re practically narcoleptic?
![Basset Hounds sleeping in an awkward position](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-sleep.jpg)
#12 Not only will they fail to protect you, they’ll also actively steal your food!
![Basset Hounds eating icecream](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-ice-cream.jpg)
#13 Basset Hounds are a huge problem because they steal everything: your socks, your whole heart, etc.
![Basset Hounds eating socks](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-steal-socks.jpg)
#14 Basset Hounds are always sticking out their tongues, especially when they’re out in public.
![two Basset Hounds with its tongue out](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hounds-tongue-out.jpg)
#15 And Basset Hounds are CREEPS! They’re always spying on people and finding secret little places to observe what’s going on.
![Basset Hounds staring from the wooden fence](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-watching.jpg)
#16 Basset Hounds NEVER leave you alone! What’s worse, if they see that you’re sad and want to be left alone, they’ll go out of their way to give you love and companionship.
![Basset Hounds with its cute face on his owner's lap](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-4-4.jpg)
#17 Although sometimes they’re so independent it’s scary.
![Basset Hounds staring while sitting in a couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-5-2.jpg)
#18 And just look how menacing they are when they’re sleeping.
![Basset Hounds sleeping on the stairs](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-nap.jpg)
#19 And Basset Hounds know what look to give you when they want something from you.
![Basset Hounds being cute](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/begging-basset-hound.jpg)
#20 Basset Hounds are bed hogs.
![Basset Hounds in the bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-bed.jpg)
#21 Bassets are really needy. You can’t go anywhere without them.
![Basset Hounds sitting on a push cart in the market](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-shopping.jpg)
#22 And if you ever scratch them on the belly? There goes the rest of your day.
![Basset Hounds in bed lying on its back](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-dog-belly.jpg)
#23 We warn you once again: You should NOT get a Basset Hound.
![Basset Hounds with puppy eyes](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/basset-hound-eyes.jpg)