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23 Reasons Why You Should Never Own Basset Hounds

Published: Feb 14, 2019 · Modified: Mar 18, 2021 by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

Table of Contents

  • #1 Basset Hound puppies are just terrifying…
  • #2 Firstly, Basset Hounds are pretty much the criminal ringleaders of the dog world.
  • #3 Basset Hounds can often be spotted in scary gangs…
  • #4 That’s when Basset Hounds are not at the playground, hogging the swings from children.
  • #5 Because, clearly, children and Basset Hounds don’t mix.
  • #6 Wait, did we mention how completely not cute the pups are?
  • #7 They’re just horrible, right?
  • #8 Also Basset Hounds are messy. Really messy.
  • #9 Not to mention awful at helping out with chores…
  • #10 Licking the dishes doesn’t count!
  • #11 Did we mention that they’re practically narcoleptic?
  • #12 Not only will they fail to protect you, they’ll also actively steal your food!
  • #13 Basset Hounds are a huge problem because they steal everything: your socks, your whole heart, etc.
  • #14 Basset Hounds are always sticking out their tongues, especially when they’re out in public.
  • #15 And Basset Hounds are CREEPS! They’re always spying on people and finding secret little places to observe what’s going on.
  • #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.
  • #17 Although sometimes they’re so independent it’s scary.
  • #18 And just look how menacing they are when they’re sleeping.
  • #19 And Basset Hounds know what look to give you when they want something from you.
  • #20 Basset Hounds are bed hogs.
  • #21 Bassets are really needy. You can’t go anywhere without them.
  • #22 And if you ever scratch them on the belly? There goes the rest of your day.
  • #23 We warn you once again: You should NOT get a Basset Hound.

#1 Basset Hound puppies are just terrifying…

begging Basset Hounds
Not beggin just lookin

#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
It's called fashion

#3 Basset Hounds can often be spotted in scary gangs…

group of Basset Hounds on the streets
There's always that one weirdo in a group.. ohmaygawwd

#4 That’s when Basset Hounds are not at the playground, hogging the swings from children.

Basset Hounds at the playground at the swing
I'm tired, mom

#5 Because, clearly, children and Basset Hounds don’t mix.

Basset Hounds sleeping with a kid
Don't grow up too fast

#6 Wait, did we mention how completely not cute the pups are?

Basset Hounds resting in his feathered bed looking cute
Wanna play?

#7 They’re just horrible, right?

Basset Hounds with its begging face on his owner's lap
Please give me food master

#8 Also Basset Hounds are messy. Really messy.

Basset Hounds with mud on its nose
You saaaaiid, go outside and play

#9 Not to mention awful at helping out with chores…

Basset Hounds sleeping in the washing machine
Shh I'm sleeping, you can do the laundry later

#10 Licking the dishes doesn’t count!

Basset Hounds lying in the dishwasher
This is how it works

#11 Did we mention that they’re practically narcoleptic?

Basset Hounds sleeping in an awkward position
I was going down but then I got tired...

#12 Not only will they fail to protect you, they’ll also actively steal your food!

Basset Hounds eating icecream
Why thank you

#13 Basset Hounds are a huge problem because they steal everything: your socks, your whole heart, etc.

Basset Hounds eating socks
Mineee

#14 Basset Hounds are always sticking out their tongues, especially when they’re out in public.

two Basset Hounds with its tongue out
No one goes to work!

#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
What are you doing, human?

#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
*pls*

#17 Although sometimes they’re so independent it’s scary.

Basset Hounds staring while sitting in a couch
How could you say no?

#18 And just look how menacing they are when they’re sleeping.

Basset Hounds sleeping on the stairs
Stairs are not for me...

#19 And Basset Hounds know what look to give you when they want something from you.

Basset Hounds being cute
Too pretty for you

#20 Basset Hounds are bed hogs.

Basset Hounds in the bed
This is my side of the bed, am I right?

#21 Bassets are really needy. You can’t go anywhere without them.

Basset Hounds sitting on a push cart in the market
*Don't leave me*

#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
Belly rubs, please?

#23 We warn you once again: You should NOT get a Basset Hound.

Basset Hounds with puppy eyes
I have enough love, but I need more treats...

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