Watching a basset sniffing is like a canine vacuum cleaner at work.  It’s such a shame that Fortnum has not mastered the technique fully as to be able to be a little more helpful around the house.  After all it’s mainly his debris I clean up every day.  The only saving grace is that after drinking water your floor does get a damp ear mop once over.  That is before the water is sprayed at high velocity all up the walls.  Still, watching a basset sniffing is still a pastime you can’t help but love.