15 Amazing Facts About Basset Hounds You Probably Never Knew By Allen Abby - Although they are adorable, a basset hound’s floppy ears also serve a practical purpose. Bassets have one of the best senses of smell of all breeds (second only to bloodhounds), and their ears have a lot to do with it. When a basset hound tracks its prey, its ears sweep the scent up toward the dog’s nose. Please follow and like us: