in Awww 15 Cool Facts About Basset Hounds by Judy Powell April 12, 2024, 5:01 am 5shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 7 Although they are adorable, a basset hound's floppy ears also serve a practical purpose. Judy Powell 8 Bassets have one of the best senses of smell of all breeds (second only to bloodhounds), and their ears have a lot to do with it. Judy Powell 9 When a basset hound tracks its prey, its ears sweep the scent up toward the dog's nose. Judy Powell Page 3 of 5Previous 12345Next5shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Celebrities with their Boston Terriers Next article 15 Amazing Facts About Cavalier King Charles Spaniels You Probably Never Knew Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.