Size matchup
Basset Hound vs Bloodhound: size & weight
Typical weight (40-65 lbs vs 80-110 lbs) and height (14 inches vs 23-27 inches)—so you can tell who’s bigger on the metrics that matter.
Bloodhound
large · energy 3/5
80-110 lbs
Weight mid ~95 lbs
23-27 inches
Height mid ~25.0 in
Bassets are long and low; Bloodhounds stand much taller with greater overall mass.
Typical weight
- Basset Hound: 40-65 lbs (mid ~53 lbs)
- Bloodhound: 80-110 lbs (mid ~95 lbs)
Bloodhound usually tips the scale higher.
Typical height (withers)
- Basset Hound: 14 inches (mid ~14.0 in)
- Bloodhound: 23-27 inches (mid ~25.0 in)
Bloodhound is typically taller at the shoulder.
Size class & fit
Basset Hound
medium · lifespan 12-13 years
Gentle, Friendly, Patient
Bloodhound
large · lifespan 10-12 years
Gentle, Patient, Determined
Size drives food bills, car space, crate size, and how hard a jump lands on kids and seniors. Pair this page with lifestyle compare when temperament matters as much as inches.
Planning verdict
Lean Basset Hound
Lean Basset Hound if you want a medium dog around 40-65 lbs and 14 inches, with energy 2/5.
Lean Bloodhound
Lean Bloodhound if you prefer large size near 80-110 lbs and 23-27 inches, with energy 3/5.
FAQs
- Which is bigger, a Basset Hound or a Bloodhound?
- By typical weight/height midpoints, the Bloodhound tends to be larger overall. Basset Hound typically weighs about 40-65 lbs (mid ~53 lbs) versus Bloodhound at 80-110 lbs (mid ~95 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 14 inches vs 23-27 inches. Basset Hound is medium; Bloodhound is large. On typical midpoints, Bloodhound tends to be the larger dog.
- Which is taller, Basset Hound or Bloodhound?
- Bloodhound is typically taller at the withers (14 inches vs 23-27 inches).
- Which weighs more, Basset Hound or Bloodhound?
- Bloodhound usually weighs more (40-65 lbs vs 80-110 lbs).
- Are Basset Hound and Bloodhound the same size class?
- No—Basset Hound is medium and Bloodhound is large.
- Do males and females change the size comparison?
- Often yes. Males are commonly at the high end of weight/height ranges and females at the low end. Always check the actual dog (or parents) rather than breed averages alone.
References
- How to Choose the Right Dog Breed — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- How Long Will Your Dog Live? Size Matters — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- General Dog Care — ASPCA