Basset Hound
Basset Hound
- Sizemedium
- Weight18.1–27.2 kg
- Lives8–12 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★★
Character
Basset Hound temperament
A medium dog from the hound group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energycouch potato
- Affection with familymiddle of the road
- With kidsexcellent
- With other dogslife of the dog park
- With strangersmiddle of the road
- Playfulnessmiddle of the road
- Guarding instinctmiddle of the road
- Adaptabilitymiddle of the road
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Barkingreports everything
- Mental stimulation it needsmiddle of the road
- Prey driveno data yet
Distinguishing features
Basset Hound characteristics
- Ears
- largas
- Height
- up to 36 cm
- Weight
- 18.1–27.2 kg
- Muzzle
- medium
- Coat
- smooth
- Coat length
- short
- Colors
- any color
- Life expectancy
- 8–12 years
- Sheddingbarely sheds
- Coat caremiddle of the road
Life expectancy
How long does a Basset Hound live?
8–12 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Basset Hound
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary Rubber brush for short coats
Short coats don't need an arsenal: a rubber brush in the tub and done — massage and de-shedding in one.
AI image: the real product may vary Flat 2-meter leash
Two meters: enough to sniff with dignity, enough to keep it close when it matters. Neither retractable nor 50 cm.
AI image: the real product may vary Large orthopedic bed
For large gentlemen: a big dog's joints appreciate real foam, not a soggy mat.
AI image: the real product may vary Soft training treats
Tiny, soft and heavenly-smelling: in training you pay fast and often, not with a five-minute biscuit.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Basset Hound
How big does a Basset Hound get?
An adult Basset Hound stands up to 36 cm at the withers and weighs 18.1–27.2 kg.
Does the Basset Hound need a lot of exercise?
The Basset Hound scores 2 out of 5 on “Energy”: couch potato. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Basset Hound good with kids?
The Basset Hound scores 5 out of 5 on “With kids”: excellent. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Basset Hound get along with other dogs?
The Basset Hound scores 5 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: life of the dog park. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Basset Hound easy to train?
The Basset Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “Trainability”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Basset Hound bark a lot?
The Basset Hound scores 4 out of 5 on “Barking”: reports everything. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Basset Hound a good guard dog?
The Basset Hound scores 3 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Basset Hound shed a lot?
The Basset Hound scores 2 out of 5 on “Shedding”: barely sheds. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.
Data on this page: 3 reference sources, including the AKC. See sources (in Spanish)