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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Basset HoundMedium
- Typical adult height
- Basset Hound33–38 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Basset Hound18–27 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Basset Houndfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Basset HoundModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- Basset HoundUsually calm
- Grooming
- Basset HoundAbout once a week
- Training
- Basset HoundCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Basset HoundCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Basset HoundUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Basset HoundA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Basset HoundUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Basset HoundSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Basset HoundOften good with children, with supervision
- Other dogs
- Basset HoundUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Basset HoundVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.