Basset Hound

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 52.5 lb is about 6.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 2 out of 5, 1.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 34 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) - DNA Test, Thrombopathia (Basset Hound) - DNA Test, Lafora Disease - DNA Test, and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Basset Hound) (POAG) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.