Basset Hound

My personal pet is a basset hound dog.

The Basset Hound is a short-legged dog of the hound family. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent. Their sense of smell for tracking is second only to that of the Bloodhound. The name Basset is derived from the French word bas, meaning "low", Basset hounds are commonly brown and black and most often spotted, but also exist in a variety of colors.

They have smooth, short-haired coats,They have long, downward ears and powerful necks, with much loose skin around their heads that forms wrinkles.The Basset Hound is seen as an especially friendly breed. For this reason they are an excellent pet for children. Bassets "forget" the training when a reward is not present. Bassets should be on a leash when out on walks.
Bassets might howl or bark when they want something or to suggest that they think something is wrong (like a storm is coming). They also use a low, murmuring whine to get attention, which sounds to many owners as though their Bassets are "talking." This whine is also used by the hound to beg (for food or treats) and varies in volume depending on the nature of the individual hound and length of time it has been begging.