Because what’s better than a basset hound? A basset hound mix of course! It’s like you take all the best traits of each breed and they all get smushed together into a compact basset hound-shaped version. Check these dogs out and then head to your nearest shelter (if you’re in the market for a long-term friend) where you can find some really incredible mixes!

Bassador – (Basset Hound / Labrador Retriever)

lab basset hound

Photo: Reddit

Dalmatian Basset Hound Mix

St. Bernard / Basset Hound

Bassetoodle – (Basset Hound / Poodle)

Ba-Shar – (Basset Hound / Shar-Pei)

Australian Shepherd / Basset Hound

australian shepherd basset hound

Photo: Casey Page

Basset Shepherd – (Basset Hound / German Shepherd)

german shepherd basset hound

Photo: Ryan MacMichael/Flickr

German Shepherd basset hound

Photo: Katrina Wallace/Flickr

Hush Basset (Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel)

cocker spaniel basset hound

Photo: Ted-San/Flickr

Golden Retriever / Basset Hound

golden retriever basset hound

Photo: Pinterest

golden retriever basset hound

Photo: Imgur

Irish Wolfhound / Basset Hound

irish-wolfhound-bassett-hound-mix

Photo: Pinterest

Which was your favorite of the bunch? Let me know in the comments! Ps. mine is the St. Bernard/Basset because, um, that face.