I have a bassett hound. His name is Elvis, and I love him as though he's my child. Elvis is extremely friendly. He rolls over on his back, and just wants you to pet his tummy. Elvis would not hurt a fly, and he just wants to be loved. A friend of mine brought over her 10 month old baby, and Elvis laid on the floor with the baby, and literally let the baby roll over him. Elvis is a great dog. He doesn't chew anything, mess in the house, or bark to much. The only cons are that he sheds A LOT, and considering that he is a hound dog, once he gets his nose to the ground outside he is gone. So, a fence...