we just put down our beloved female rescued basset. She was our 3rd rescue, having been given up because she didn’t get along with other dogs... Until she met the boys. Lost two of those 3 to cancer. They don’t live long enough.
God bless you. We all have a breed we are drawn to. I’m inclined to German Shephards, I have no desire for bassets, but you must love the breed. Aren’t we a bunch of saps for loving them? It’s great!