Triple O, they do shed, smell (typical hound scent) and drool (not as much as a bull dog). Both of mine have been energetic, funny (they are clowns), stubborn, and loyal. They like showers, are prone to ear infections (but if you clean their ears a couple times a week they are fine), and cannot swim due to weight mass legs etc...although perhaps with a weinie water wing .Maybe someday I'll get to have one live with us.....
Please check basset rescues first. They are great with their unmistakeable voice and snoring and farts.