How much to feed a Basset Hound: feeding chart by weight
A Basset Hound usually weighs 40–65 lb. Here’s how much to feed per day, a feeding chart by weight and activity, and a puppy weight chart.
How much should a Basset Hound eat per day?
An adult Basset Hound weighing 40–65 lb eats about 2⅝–3¾ cups (263–378 g) of dry food a day if spayed or neutered with normal activity – that’s 985–1,417 kcal.
That’s for food with 380 kcal/cup (3,750 kcal/kg), using 1.6 × 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75 kcal from the Merck Veterinary Manual. Calculate with your own food right below.
Calculate with your food
How much does your dog weigh?
Decimals help, e.g. 22.5. No pet scale? Weigh yourself, then again holding your pet.
A starting point – the scale has the final say. If your dog is ill, talk to your vet.
Basset Hound feeding chart by weight and activity
Dry food per day for spayed or neutered dogs, food with 380 kcal/cup (3,750 kcal/kg).
| Weight | Low activity | Normal | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 lb | 2¼ cups230 g | 2⅝ cups263 g | 2⅞ cups295 g |
| 50 lb | 2⅝ cups272 g | 3⅛ cups310 g | 3½ cups349 g |
| 55 lb | 2⅞ cups292 g | 3¼ cups333 g | 3¾ cups375 g |
| 65 lb | 3¼ cups331 g | 3¾ cups378 g | 4¼ cups425 g |
A starting point – the scale decides: weigh your dog every two weeks and adjust the amount if it gains or loses. Intact dogs need about 12% more. “Low activity” and “very active” are our own simple steps (0.2 lower or higher factor).
How much does a Basset Hound weigh?
- males
- 40–65 lb
- females
- 40–65 lb
Basset Hound puppy weight chart and feeding amounts
A Basset Hound grows to about 55 lb. Here’s what a puppy weighs at each age on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines, and how much dry food with 380 kcal/cup (3,750 kcal/kg) it needs a day by the FEDIAF formula.
| Age | Weight | Dry food per day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 14 lb | 2¼ cups234 g |
| 3 months | 23 lb | 3 cups305 g |
| 4 months | 29 lb | 3⅜ cups338 g |
| 5 months | 34 lb | 3½ cups354 g |
| 6 months | 38 lb | 3⅝ cups363 g |
| 7 months | 41 lb | 3⅝ cups367 g |
| 8 months | 44 lb | 3⅝ cups368 g |
| 9 months | 47 lb | 3⅝ cups367 g |
| 10 months | 49 lb | 3⅝ cups365 g |
| 11 months | 51 lb | 3⅝ cups362 g |
| 12 months | 53 lb | 3⅝ cups366 g |
Every puppy grows a little differently. Weigh your puppy every week; if it doesn’t gain steadily, talk to your vet.
Basset Hound feeding tips
What the sources say about feeding this breed. For health questions, talk to your vet.
- Moderate, but every day
Basset Hounds are not as active as some breeds, but they do need regular, moderate exercise, says the AKC; usually a daily walk at a moderate pace will do. Exercise also helps keep a Basset from becoming overweight. The Royal Kennel Club lists up to an hour a day. If that sounds like yours, use the “low activity” or “normal” column – the scale decides.
- Training treats from the daily amount
Basset Hounds are very independent, and training takes time, consistency and persistence, says the AKC; using treats and early socialization in puppyhood is crucial. Too many treats can cause obesity, though, the AKC also notes. So use pieces from the daily amount, or count the treats in.
- Measured meals
For adult dogs, the Merck Veterinary Manual recommends measured meals, such as two a day at set times. Most dogs get too heavy when food is left out all day.
Questions
How much should a Basset Hound eat per day?
An adult Basset Hound weighing 40–65 lb eats about 2⅝–3¾ cups (263–378 g) of dry food a day if spayed or neutered with normal activity – that’s 985–1,417 kcal. That’s for food with 380 kcal/cup (3,750 kcal/kg), using 1.6 × 70 × (weight in kg)^0.75 kcal from the Merck Veterinary Manual. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Basset Hound weigh?
According to AKC, adult males and females weigh 40–65 lb.
How much does a Basset Hound weigh at 6 months?
About 38 lb on the growth curve in the FEDIAF guidelines, for an adult weight of 55 lb. Every puppy grows a little differently; the weight chart above shows every month from 2 to 12.
How much wet food does a Basset Hound need?
A Basset Hound weighing 55 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 41.7 oz of wet food with 30 kcal/oz or 3¼ cups of dry food with 380 kcal/cup a day. That’s about 1,250 kcal. Use the calculator above for your food.
My dog weighs more than this. Is that too much?
Not necessarily. The range is for typical dogs; large or muscular dogs can weigh more. Your dog’s shape tells you more than the number: you should feel the ribs and see a waist from above. If in doubt, ask your vet.
Sources
- AKC – Basset Hound Dog Breed Information (Exercise, Nutrition, Training)
- FCI Standard No. 163 – Basset Hound (Size)
- Royal Kennel Club – Basset Hound (Breed characteristics: Exercise)
- Merck Veterinary Manual: Feeding Practices in Small Animals
Last checked: October 2026