I have actually seen a lot of Lab/basset mixes recently. There were two at different times at our humane society and there were two that were siblings ont he pet refuge, (out of Indiana) website. They have all been very cute, from the pictures I have seen. look like labs on short legs. One that is currently at the Toledo humane Society has one foot that is bent at a weird angle. He doesn't seem to mind, but it looks painful.

Good luck with your new dog. Would love to see pics!