Bred to track game by sight and smell, hounds have a distinctive musky odor of their own. They have an independent streak that some owners find annoying and others appreciate as an integral part of the hound's pronounced character.
Bassett hounds, with their droopy eyes and dragging ears, are fun just to look at. They have a gentle demeanor that belies a lively spirit, and they are much more agile than one would expect.
Like its most famous member, Snoopy, the Beagle is a dog that just wants to have fun; it is as good-natured as the golden retriever, but in a wittier, more bemused fashion.
