Adopting a dog

I don't know anything about basset hounds or this condition, but if she's only 1-2 years now and having issues she's probably going to really wrack up the vet bills later on. Not to mention, it'd be a bummer if you couldn't go on runs with your bud.

I'm not aware of any issues you might have with the golden retriever. Unless he was malnourished for a long time, should be okay.

>>2277414
the girl I talked to said that its a common thing in bassets and that she might develop arthritis later on but it's not associated with anything else, I just wanted more input because I don't know anything about them either. I'll probably talk with the vet about it too I guess

>runs
honestly I don't want a dog for that, I'm really introverted and have bad anxiety and just want a dog to hang out with. I work from home as a programmer and have a pretty generous stable income so more than anything I just want a companion to keep me company I guess. an older pitbull is what I actually wanted, but I didn't realize that the house I rent has restrictions on pitbulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds, and huskies.

>>2277407

Pyrs are really independent and don't like to listen straight away (they'll do what you ask but in their own time). I rescued one a few months ago and he was nice but withdrawn as well. After being with him a bit, he really opened up and became a huge cuddle bug. I guess it's just in the breed to be nice but not affectionate with people they don't really know.

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>>2277407
It's a very common issue in basset hounds. It's probably not a well bred animal because it is in a shelter. A lot of poorly bred bassets have splayed feet, and most of them don't develop awful issues. It is something they are born with as puppies, so it being there at an early age is normal and won't affect anything as far as that goes. It may cause issues depending on how severe it is. Bassets are low energy dogs to begin with, you don't want to do much running with them. A Pyrenees needs a lot more work, like a run a few times a day, and the breed is naturally aloof and independent which makes it difficult to train, if they want someone with experience he may have bad behaviors he needs to be trained out of. A puppy, especially a neglected one, is more work than both of your other choices combined. That's a lot of dedication and hard work and time an patience, much more than a normal puppy because it was neglected. Your choices are vastly different, i don't know if it's because you're unsure of what you want or because you don't have much to choose from, but you should think about how much time and work you are able to put into an animal and how much you'd want to put into an animal. From what I'm hearing so far, the basset would be the most laid back and sounds easier behavior wise, if that is what you are looking for

Pic related, what I am assuming you are talking about; one foot splayed. Most BYB bassets actually have two splayed feet

Basset hounds are very pleasant-natured dogs in general, I love them. Really lovely companions. The outwards-pointing feet are a conformational fault that's fairly common in the breed. It's called "fiddlefront." Even the best breeders can produce a pup with this defect. I've read only that it can lead to an increased risk of arthritis but it isn't a certainty. Best wishes.

Don't but pure breeds.

>>2277469
OP is adopting you shitwit.