Basset withers height chart
See the withers height of the Basset by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Basset reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Basset
Depending on its build, a female Basset should measure between 5 and 6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Basset measures on average between 8 in for the smallest individuals and 9.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Basset be at 1 year? Between 11.1 and 13.9 in.
A female Basset finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Basset
Depending on its build, a male Basset should measure between 5.3 and 6.3 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Basset measures on average between 8.6 in for the smallest individuals and 10.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Basset be at 1 year? Between 11.8 and 14.6 in.
A male Basset finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Basset 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 to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Basset height FAQ
What adult height for a female Basset?
An adult female Basset usually measures between 11.81 and 14.96 in.
What adult height for a male Basset?
An adult male Basset usually measures between 12.6 and 15.75 in.
What is the Basset height curve during growth?
The Basset height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.