It's no secret that Basset Hounds are the calmest and most laid-back companion you'll ever have. But just like humans, they come with issues too, and we're going to share them with you so that you'll know what you're getting yourself into.
Here are 12 problems only Basset Hound owners will understand.
#1 You can never say ‘no’ to those eyes. They’ll melt the hardest of hearts.
![A Basset Hound lying on the pavement](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-picture-3-3.jpg)
#2 Just when you think they’ve grown out of the puppy stage, this happens:
![A Basset Hound lying on its bed with a bread and a note - I ate this fresh loaf of bread while my family was at church.](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-picture-2-4.jpg)
#3 Their wonderfully weird sleeping positions never cease to amaze you:
![A Basset Hound sitting on the couch while sleeping](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-sleep.jpg)
#4 “Wake up, sleepyhead! It’s time to pee and play!”
![face of a sleeping Basset Hound at night](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-waking-up.jpg)
#5 You can never eat dinner without a pair of watching eyes on the side.
![A Basset Hound standing on the grass while staring](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-picture-1-5.jpg)
#6 NO other dog can make you feel this guilty just by turning their head.
![A Basset Hound lying on the bed while tilting its head](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-picture-4-4.jpg)
#7 Your bed is no longer just your bed.
![A Basset Hound lying on the bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-on-bed.jpg)
#8 Drool in the spot on the sofa where you were about to sit.
![A Basset Hound sitting on the couch with its begging face](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-on-sofa.jpg)
#9 His refusal to go out in the rain.
![A Basset Hound looking outside the window](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-dog-look-in-window.jpg)
#10 Those sad eyes when you leave.
![A Basset Hound puppy sitting on the floor with its tired face](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-puppy-1.jpg)
#11 Missing socks.
![A black and white photo of a Basset Hound with a socks in its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/basset-hound-sock.jpg)