A-Because, Basset Hounds are bread to be short and low to the ground, making them a great dog for hunting and tracking any sized game animal.
A-Porter's ears are long, because Basset Hounds are bread to be a tracking dog, and their ears and long enough to touch the ground, keeping the scent they are tracking on their ears.
A-Porter's paws, like most Basset Hounds, tend to be very large. Do to the fact that they have such a big and massive body, compared to the size of their short, stubby legs, their paws have evolved and gotten bigger to support their weight, and keep balance.
A-Porter's back legs are done broke', because her owner, Chris Williams
done steped on her, realz good!