BASSET FACTS

AKC Ranking: 25 (2003)
Family: Scent Hound
Area of Origin: France
Date of Origin: 16th Century
Recognized by AKC: 1885
AKC Standards Set: Jan. 14th, 1964
Basset Hound Club of America Organized: 1935
Original Function: Trailing rabbits and hare
Today's Function: Trailing rabbits and hare, field trials, basset field trials
Avg. Lifespan: 10 - 12 Years
Avg. Male Height: 12 - 15 Inches (from ground to withers)
Avg. Male Weight: 50 - 65lbs
(Females usually are about 10 pounds lighter and 1-inch or so shorter than the male)

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Source: Animal Planet

Basset Hound Description

Long and low to the ground, the Basset Hound is renowned for his sweet personality and gentle manners. As a family companion, especially for kids, the Basset is a winner. He brings his easygoing, laid-back style into the house and is extremely devoted.

The Basset Hound possesses in marked degree characteristics that equip him to follow a trail over and through difficult terrain. He is a short-legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while his movement is deliberate, he is in no sense clumsy.

In temperament the Bassett Hound is mild, never sharp or timid. He is capable of great endurance in the field and is extreme in his devotion.

The Basset Hound is a natural hunter and should never be allowed to roam without supervision. Basset Hounds traditionally hunted in packs, which required a comradely attitude towards other dogs.

The Basset Hound is laid back, sociable, and affectionate. It is a great breed for children and adults of all ages. When there is nothing better to do, Bassets sleep, and are not destructive when left alone. They turn on to food, but not necessarily to exercise.

   Source: www.pedigree.com

Basset Hound Age Chart

Contrary to the once adopted practice of adding 7 years to each one, the following rules below now apply, and solely to the Basset Hound Breed as not all dogs age the same.
*In comparison to the Basset Hound; at age 7, a "Toy Poodle" would only be 44 Years old
where as a "Great Pyrenees" would be 54 years old.

Dogs Years Human Years Comments

3 months

3.75 years

Puppy ~ Several Meals

6 months

7.5 years

Puppy ~ Begins Puberty ~ Feed Twice Daily

9 months

11.25 years

Puppy ~ Sexually Matures

12 months

15 years

Puppy ~ Change to "Once a Day" Feedings

18 months

20 years

Puppy ~ Fully Developed (not growth)

2 years

25 years

Adult ~ Annual Checkups Start

3 years

30 years

Adult ~ Fully Grown

4 years

35 years

Adult ~

5 years

40 years

Adult ~

6 years

45 years

Senior ~ Change to Senior Brand Dog Food

7 years

50 years

Senior ~ Continue Annual Checkups

8 years

55 years

Senior ~

9 years

60 years

Senior ~

10 years

65 years

Senior ~

11 years

70 years

Senior ~

12 years

75 years

Senior ~

13 years

80 years

Senior ~

14 years

85 years

Senior ~

15 years

90 years

Senior ~

    Source: www.pedigree.com

Basset Hound Most Commonly Asked Questions
Click on Link Above for Questions Such as:
    Where did the Basset Hound Come From?
          Does the Basset Hound Make a Good Pet?
                What is the Basset Hound's Temperament?

More Basset Information

American Kennel Club
Basset Description

Animal Planet
Basset Description