Positively beatific.

Isn’t “basset” plural?

Ever feel like you’ve been cheated?

Another Hollywood glamour shot, circa 1940s.

*u haz fud?*

The Blessed Madonna, with Ears, by Raphael. (Yes, I know that Fenway is a (somewhat) boy dog, but that’s a mighty expressive expression)

aaaaawwwwwwwwwwww. what a cutie!

And in the next shot he flips that ear behind and smiles beguilingly.

Ooooh, it’s the “Dad, play the Perry-fail video again” look…

That is a pretty beguiling look. Makes me just want to reach over and snuggle him.

Sorry, those of us who know bassets know that they care much, much more about food than about politics. espierce has it right. We have been victimized many times by our bassets’ beguiling looks. They know just how to cock their heads and lower their ears for maximum effect. You too will be assimilated…resistance is futile.

My thought exactly. I’ve seen ‘full pathetic’ before. It usually correlates with ‘feed me now.’

“You are my master, and I love you”

“You’ve wounded me to the quick, but I forgive you… Okay, where’s my doggie snack?”

That beatific look needs – no, demands! – to be immortalized as a portrait on black velvet.

Dinner soon?

That delicate drool drip – so sweet!

I see Save the Children’s new spokesperson right there.

Ack! I forgot bassett Thursday! Sheesh! (is it because I’m developing a life in the “Real world”? I was out last night)

That said, Aaaawwwwwwwwwwww!

Even though as current cat-owned person and past dog-owned person, I know the real meanings (see above) behind the look. Yet I will fall for it every time.

First response is to think John Ciardi’s definition of man: a dog’s mistake in theology.
My second response: what is d-o-g spelled backwards?

didn’t realize we had to be all serious and shit. my bad….

they look so innocent when they’re faking for the camera

An utterly charming pup.