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Basset Hound puppies are short, sturdy, and heavier-boned than they look, but extra weight can strain a low frame quickly. This guide connects the weight chart with measured meals, daily walks, skin-fold and ear checks, joint comfort, IVDD awareness, and deep-chested feeding habits.
A Basset can be naturally heavy-boned without needing extra padding; comfort is the real target.
Overview
Adult range
18.1-29.5 kg
39.9-65 lb
Size class
Medium breed
Matched size chart
Growth pace
Moderate
Typical for this breed size
Check-in cadence
Weekly to monthly
Suggested rhythm
<16 w weekly | 16-32 w biweekly | 32 w+ monthly
Quick answers
Use these answers when you need the practical version first. Basset Hound weight should be read with height, heavy bone, low-set structure, ribs, waist, belly line, gait, stairs, back comfort, ears, skin folds, meal timing, and your veterinarian's body-condition guidance.
Adult range
This page uses about 40-65 lb (18.1-29.5 kg) as the practical adult planning range. A Basset can be naturally heavy-boned, but the official standard still describes a low hound whose movement should be smooth, powerful, and not clumsy.
6-month weight
This chart places many 6-month Bassets around 32-53 lb (14.5-24 kg). Compare that number with sex, frame, rib feel, waist, belly line, stairs, gait, appetite, stool, treats, and whether weight is changing movement comfort.
Full grown
Height may settle before the body feels finished. Chest, bone, muscle, skin, routine, and adult condition can continue maturing toward about 24 months.
Low-frame check
A healthy Basset should feel substantial without soft padding. Ribs should still be feelable, the waist and belly line should be findable, and rising, walking, stairs, and turns should not look harder because of weight.
Health context
Useful records include ear odor or discharge, skin-fold irritation, back pain, weakness, wobbliness, limping, meal timing, retching, abdominal swelling, hip or elbow history, thrombopathia, POAG/glaucoma, MPS1, Lafora disease, and any breeder health disclosures.
Weight by age
Basset Hounds are low-set but not light-boned. Many adults fall around 40-65 lb, and their build can make extra weight hard to spot until movement changes.
Use this chart with rib checks, waist checks, walking comfort, ear and skin notes, and careful feeding. Heavy is not the same as healthy.
| Age | Typical Male Weight | Typical Female Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 9-15 lb (4.1-6.8 kg) | 8-13 lb (3.6-5.9 kg) |
| 3 months | 16-25 lb (7.3-11.3 kg) | 14-22 lb (6.4-10 kg) |
| 4 months | 24-36 lb (10.9-16.3 kg) | 21-32 lb (9.5-14.5 kg) |
| 5 months | 31-45 lb (14.1-20.4 kg) | 27-40 lb (12.2-18.1 kg) |
| 6 months | 37-53 lb (16.8-24 kg) | 32-47 lb (14.5-21.3 kg) |
| 8 months | 45-61 lb (20.4-27.7 kg) | 39-55 lb (17.7-24.9 kg) |
| 10 months | 50-65 lb (22.7-29.5 kg) | 43-60 lb (19.5-27.2 kg) |
| 12 months | 52-65 lb (23.6-29.5 kg) | 45-62 lb (20.4-28.1 kg) |
| 18 months | 45-65 lb (20.4-29.5 kg) | 40-60 lb (18.1-27.2 kg) |
Maturity
Bassets often reach most height early because they are low-set, but chest, bone, muscle, and adult body condition can continue settling into the second year.
The puppy becomes sturdy quickly while joints and spine still need protection.
Chest, paws, ears, and body length become more obvious, but activity should stay low-impact.
Weight may look mature, though muscle and condition are still settling.
Adult routine should protect joints, back, digestion, ears, and skin folds.
Key takeaway
A good Basset trend supports easy walking, clear breathing, good skin, and a back that is not overloaded.
Growth check
A healthy Basset puppy should feel sturdy but not padded, move comfortably, and keep ears and skin folds clean.
Low-frame note
A Basset can be substantial and still need lean condition to protect joints, spine, skin, and comfort.
Weight factors
Basset weight is shaped by bone, low-set structure, appetite, walking routine, joint comfort, ear and skin health, and deep-chested digestion.
Bassets are naturally substantial, but that does not mean extra fat is harmless.
Daily walks help weight and joints without asking for athletic jumping.
Lean condition reduces stress on joints that already work hard.
Weight control and limiting jumps help protect the spine.
Infections or discomfort can reduce activity and change appetite.
Large meals and hard activity around meals are worth managing carefully.
Breed snapshot
Temperament profile
Basset Hound dogs are usually easygoing and scent-driven, and steady routines make their growth trend easier to read over time.
Daily rhythm
Use patient reward-based routines while keeping food rewards small and measured.
Weight-tracking note
Extra weight stresses joints, back, and low-set movement
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Age guide
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Open age guideCondition
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Growth graph
Use this low-set hound reference to compare Basset Hound growth from 1 to 12 months.
Chart span
1-12 months
Breed-specific monthly view
Male at 12 months
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Female at 12 months
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Re-check cadence
2-3 weeks
Trend beats one weigh-in
This breed-specific chart tracks the average monthly line for male and female Basset Hound puppies from 1-12 months. Steady progress matters more than one weigh-in.
Calculator bridge
Open the homepage calculator with Basset Hound selected, add the latest weigh-in, then compare the result back against this guide.
What this means
When to re-check
Re-check a Basset Hound every 2 to 4 weeks during growth, and sooner if appetite, movement, stairs, ears, skin, or stool changes.
Next action
Most useful after a fresh weigh-in, then compare the result back against this breed graph and the matching size chart.
Stages
Basset growth is about low-set structure, steady meals, safe movement, and keeping ears, skin, joints, and back comfortable.
Birth - 8 weeks
Early health, weaning, and litter records help set a realistic starting point.
2 - 4 months
Build meal rhythm, leash basics, ear handling, nail care, and safe furniture habits.
4 - 8 months
The body gets heavier and longer, so avoid repeated stairs, jumping, and treat creep.
8 - 14 months
Scent drive and stubborn moments grow, but walking and meals still need structure.
14 - 24 months
Bone, chest, muscle, and condition settle while joints and back stay a priority.
24+ months
Adult care centers on measured food, daily walks, ear and skin checks, nails, joints, and digestion.
Feeding rules
Extra weight affects a low frame quickly.
Regular meals make appetite, stool, and weight easier to track.
Give calm time before and after full meals, especially for deep-chested dogs.
Puppy nutrition supports growth; adult food comes later with vet guidance.
Hydration supports digestion, skin, and warm-weather walks.
Track stool, skin, ear comfort, appetite, and weight during transitions.
Feeding
Basset portions depend on age, frame, food calories, walking routine, treats, body condition, and whether weight is affecting movement comfort.
Puppy rhythm
Young Bassets need reliable food without pushing fast weight gain.
Treat rule
Use tiny treats for training because a low-set frame pays for extra calories.
Comfort check
Note trouble rising, stairs hesitation, limping, retching, or belly changes.
Daily life
Good fit for
Things to watch
Care
Keep meals measured, avoid heavy treat use, and protect against fast gain on a low frame.
Use daily sniff walks and low-impact movement while avoiding repeated stairs and jumping.
Check ears, skin folds, nails, paws, and ribs often despite the short coat.
Use patient reward work with tiny treats and steady leash manners around scents.
Warning signs
Bassets are naturally substantial, so use hands-on checks and movement comfort instead of appearance alone.
Similar breeds
Next step
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FAQ
This page combines AKC breed and standard references, Basset Hound Club of America breed and health material, veterinary references for bloat, ears, and spinal disease, feeding guidance, body-condition guidance, and nutrition-assessment principles. It is a tracking guide, not a diagnosis.
Estimates only. Not veterinary advice.