Basset Hound withers height chart
See the withers height of the Basset Hound by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Basset Hound reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Basset Hound
Depending on its build, a female Basset Hound should measure between 13.9 and 15.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Basset Hound measures on average between 22.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 25.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Basset Hound be at 1 year? Between 31 and 35.3 cm.
A female Basset Hound finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Basset Hound
Depending on its build, a male Basset Hound should measure between 14.7 and 16 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Basset Hound measures on average between 23.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 26.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Basset Hound be at 1 year? Between 32.9 and 37.2 cm.
A male Basset Hound finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Basset Hound at the withers
- Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
- Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
- Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
- Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
- Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Going further
See also the weight chart of the Basset Hound to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Basset Hound height FAQ
What adult height for a female Basset Hound?
An adult female Basset Hound usually measures between 33 and 38 cm.
What adult height for a male Basset Hound?
An adult male Basset Hound usually measures between 35 and 40 cm.
What is the Basset Hound height curve during growth?
The Basset Hound height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.