My basset likes to follow us around but I wouldn't say he's particularly protective. If my husband is tickling me or something, he might jump on him (in a totally playful way) but for the most part, he's just a shadow.

He loves being in LO's nursery (LO isn't here yet). I don't know why but he's been coming in and laying next to the crib. He even taps on the door, wanting to come in, if the door is shut.

I hope he's protective of LO and gets along with him I have such fond memories of playing with our family dogs growing up and I hope LO will too!