Bassets are instantly recognizable with their low and sturdy stature, enormous paws, long velvety ears, and drooping melancholy eyes. Here are some of our favorites.

It is said that no other breed other than the Bloodhound has a more accurate sense of smell, which makes the Basset Hound the perfect hunting companion. The breed is not known for its speed, rather its endurance and deliberate manner. Bassets are instantly recognizable with their low and sturdy stature, enormous paws, long velvety ears, and drooping melancholy eyes.

Here, we find five Basset Hounds of Instagram with the most woeful eyes.

Hank

https://www.instagram.com/p/BozXyA4AcfP/

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Woody

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrkedyClZNN/

Louie

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzaB91gd5f/

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Bernie

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVeiHKAxgZ/

Big Al

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGu59VgKj2/