Mary Allen
#7 He is rather dismissive towards strangers and shows this with studious disinterest. He gets along particularly well with other dogs, which is also due to his earlier use as a pack dog.
#8 There is a certain level of vigilance and it is not uncommon for the postman or other unfamiliar persons approaching a property to be barked at. However, a basset hound will never react aggressively or even bite.
#9 Is Basset Hound a lazy dog?
The basset is very calm to the point of seeming lazy, but he's quite alert and has a deep, scary voice, so he will bark when he senses an intruder, which makes him an ideal watchdog.