Diesel the Basset Hound at the 2015 AKC Agility Invitational

Diesel the basset hound, from ABC Basset Hound Rescue, runs Time 2 Beat at the AKC Agility Invitational in Orlando, Florida on December 11, 2015.

[powerdog]

He’s the #1-ranked Basset in the world in agility competitions.

There is no #2.

[mikeg]

I live in rural Illinois, and someone dumped a male Bassett down the road away from the house. My wife and I took him in . What a dog! Stubborn..my gosh he could stare down a Missouri mule. He had a wonderful personality and just loved it when we took walks in the woods. That nose determined the direction he was going. He was a amazing dog. I miss Ole Sherman.

[crispicave]

If anyone's ever known a basset hound they know getting him to do anything on command is impressive in itself

[dubcwherever]

This was actually an incredible performance for a basset. My late buddy Bernie would have just sniffed around and tried to visit people in the crowd.

[solsdadio]

The back wiggle on the floor before he agreed to start was the sign of a true professional.🦊

[grimrott]

I don't care what place did this dog took he took first place in my heart

[bho-ljjk]

Wisely takes his time in the weave so he doesn’t tie himself in a knot.

[ileolai]

this lady deserves first prize for not only getting a basset to do this but also the fact he seemed to ENJOY it. lil bro was 100% into it. a true professional

[TheAyeAye]

The amount of time and treats took to get a basset hound to do this must have been huge. .

[troytexx]

This dog gets an A for effort. This video is a perfect metaphor for what it feels like to be over 50. I felt like I was watching my life's enthusiasm play out as a dog.

[dougsholly]

The fact that this competition is about the dogs having fun just as much as it is about the fastest and most athletic competing makes this worth watching.

[krapeevids]

He’s so chilled about the whole thing…
“Yeah ok..you want me to run here and jump over that..ok sure”

[slobama]

Not exactly a speed demon but he gets it done!

[carpemkarzi]

As a former Bassett owner (rip Sophie..still love ya) I half expected him to just lay down half way through.

[forbeshutton]

5 years later. He's probably still napping back enough energy to bark at the wall for no reason.

[lindapetro]

😂🤣👏👍❤️❤️❤️❤️Shortly after my dad passed away at just 58, my mom bought a puppy that she thought was a beagle. Then Sophia began to grow, and grow and grow and it was clear Sophie was not a beagle but a basset! A giant basset! We all called her SOFA instead of Sophie. But mom and grandma (who came to live with her) adored that beast of a dog! ❤️❤️❤️

[deryeti]

He is the "Eddie the eagle" in the world of agility. Not the slightest chance to win, but a win for the audience nontheless.

[SteveBrownRocks]

LOL, it never ceases to amaze me watching these dogs run the course. Diesel does all the obstacles correctly, & seems to really enjoy it, but he ain’t in a big hurry is he? Winning ain’t everything! 💖🏆

[MamaLauren]

DIESEL
Though he may never win first place,
Diesel gives his all in every race.
He's the picture of perfection and grace,
Of course, at a moderate pace.
And just look at that face🥰

[tolfan]

I like the way the hurdles for a basset hound are like 4 inches off the ground