BASSET, whether lady or gentleman, an extraordinary personality. The appearance alone, twice as long as high. Apparently sluggish, because when it comes down to it, a pronounced hunting instinct is evident. A basset hound stays with you, even if your favorite person has long lost the desire to track them. Back home, the gourmet likes to be spoiled with a decent meal. And then you sleep first, if you like, sometimes until noon.