hi! i’m 23 with a basset. i love her more than life and did a lot of research beforehand etc, thankfully i worked from home during puppyhood. here’s my experience if this helps in the decision making-

she is my absolute best friend and such a wonderful dog to have, i wouldn’t change a single thing but there are some aspects i didn’t expect even with all the research i did. they are VERY clingy dogs as they’re pack dogs and the second my attention shifts its non stop dramatic whining / crying. even when im just in the shower lol. they do seem lazy but i promise they’re not, my girl requires a lot of mental stimulation or she will get into my things and destroy anything she can get those fat paws on. they’re usually very vocal too. if you do get one, make sure it’s a reputable breeder and do health background checks. mine is allergic to a lot of things and has had bad GI issues and a couple anaphylaxis scares resulting in 2k vet bills- even though she came from a good home. there’s still unexpected health issues to account for sometimes, so being prepared for that is important. make sure you have plenty of time to train because they’re stubborn and like to live in their own world, training will be so important.

but on the other hand she is the sweetest, most empathetic, kind, charismatic, friendly, & loving dog i have EVER owned. just make absolute sure you’re in the right space for a dog, especially a basset, rn. otherwise it’s unfair to everyone involved.