A smooth, short coat that needs weekly grooming and sheds regularly. Basset Hounds are placid and affectionate, are described as great with children, and have a stubborn streak. Exercise needs are modest, and they need some secure outdoor space.
| Adult weight, male | 22 to 34 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 18 to 27 kg |
| Size | Large, 25 to 40 kg |
| Height | 33 to 38 cm |
| Coat | smooth, short and close without being too fine |
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