Some bassets, however, can weigh up to one hundred pounds and are definitely in the large-sized breed category. Most males weigh between fifty and seventy pounds, with the females weighing between forty and fifty pounds. Bassets are generally not taller than fourteen to fifteen inches in height, which leads to the mistaken idea that they are small dogs. Some bassets like nothing more than to snooze on the couch all day. They are definitely the exception.
Basset hounds are usually very active dogs that get into trouble regularly.
They love to play, and will have toys stashed all over their house and yard. Many chew, and some are very destructive. Food, paper, and garbage cans are all particular temptations to the basset hound. Bassets love to go for regular walks with their owners. They will follow their noses, and can and often will wander off, sometimes never to be seen again.