Basset Hound weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Basset Hound with an adult weight of about 52 lb (male) or 52 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 11 lbrange 7.3–15 lb | 11 lbrange 7.3–15 lb |
| 3 months | 17 lbrange 12–23 lb | 17 lbrange 12–23 lb |
| 4 months | 24 lbrange 19–30 lb | 24 lbrange 19–30 lb |
| 5 months | 32 lbrange 26–38 lb | 32 lbrange 26–38 lb |
| 6 months | 37 lbrange 30–44 lb | 37 lbrange 30–44 lb |
| 8 months | 44 lbrange 38–50 lb | 44 lbrange 38–50 lb |
| 10 months | 47 lbrange 41–53 lb | 47 lbrange 41–53 lb |
| 12 months | 49 lbrange 43–54 lb | 49 lbrange 43–54 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 40-65 pounds. The calculator uses about 52 lb for males and 52 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Basset Hound puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Basset Hound weighs about 17 lb at 3 months (most between 12 and 23 lb). A typical female weighs about 17 lb (most between 12 and 23 lb).
How much should a Basset Hound puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Basset Hound weighs about 37 lb at 6 months (most between 30 and 44 lb). A typical female weighs about 37 lb (most between 30 and 44 lb).
How much does a Basset Hound weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Basset Hound weighs about 49 lb at 12 months (most between 43 and 54 lb). A typical female weighs about 49 lb (most between 43 and 54 lb).
When does a Basset Hound stop gaining weight?
The typical Basset Hound puppy reaches about 90% of its adult weight around 10 months and 95% around 14 months. Large and giant breeds fill out for longer than small ones.
How accurate is the Basset Hound weight calculator?
Across our test dogs the typical miss was about 11% of adult weight, smaller for older puppies. Your puppy can land outside the range. See the methods page.
Other breeds
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Weight standard: AKC breed page. Growth curves: our analysis of open data from Salt et al. (2017), CC BY 4.0. An estimate, not veterinary advice. Methods.