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38 Signs You're A Basset Hound

Have you ever asked yourself, "Am I a basset hound?" Well, here are some telltale signs that you do, in fact, have the best genes around.

1. You were an adorable puppy and you know it.

2. Socks are better for warming ears than warming toes.

3. Your body weight is so evenly distributed this won't tip you over.

4. You have the perfect coy smile.

5. You prepare and coordinate for all weather.

6. You don't take any shit but you don't make a thing of it. You just don't.

7. You have one day of the week designated to being a lonesome cowboy.

8. You run like this and know it's fabulous.

9. You have perfected the "puppy dog eyes."

10. Nay, you INVENTED it.

11. And you know how to find the perfect napping places.

12. Stairs are also the perfect space for nap time.

13. You keep cool when your friends are embarrassing.

14. But aren't above giving a little side-eye when they are.

15. Rapunzel ain't got nothin' on you.

16. You know how to work a fan for a photo shoot.

17. No one can tell if you are sitting or standing...

18. But you love it because it's your own secret and you are king.

19. You can sleep literally anywhere with your built-in eye mask.

20. You have awesome pool parties.

21. Beach days? Yeah, you could say you're the master of them.

22. You are great at creating self-portraits but see the value in materials that will wash away. Philosophically speaking.

23. You also dabble in video art.

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24. "OH MY GOODNESS! Your ears are so long! Can you fly? Can I touch them??" is something you hear every.single.day.

25. And you're like, "You're so clever! I've NEVER heard that one before!"

26. Eventually, you acquiesce because it means more to your minions. But not without a little sass showing how you feel.

27. You surprise everyone with your Hula-Hoop skills.

28. You are a kick-ass maid of honor.

29. You are sometimes moody.

30. You are a fantastic singer.

31. You know exactly what you want but know the value of playing a little "hard to get."

32. You believe in true love and growing old together.

33. Yeah, sometimes you get bloated, OK? Nobody's perfect.

34. But for the most part, you are perfect.

35. And adorable.

36. Did we mention you're perfectly adorable?

37. Yes, indeed. You are the perfect specimen...

38. ...and should be hailed as such.