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.