Feeding the Basset Hound
At a glance
- Adult maintenance
- 985-1594 kcal/day
- Adult weight
- 40-65 lb
- Size class
- Large
- Meals / day
- 2
Informational, not a feeding prescription. These figures are general guidance, not veterinary advice. Calorie and portion ranges are transparently computed from the published NRC energy formula (RER = 70 × kg0.75) applied to the breed’s weight range — an estimate, not a per-dog prescription. Individual needs vary with metabolism, body condition, neuter status and activity. Confirm your dog’s plan with your veterinarian.
The Basset Hound is a large-size breed weighing about 40-65 lb as an adult. As a general guide, a healthy adult needs roughly 985-1594 kcal a day at maintenance, usually fed as 2 meal(s) daily. For its size, the typical choice is large-breed adult formula; LARGE-BREED PUPPY (controlled-calcium) formula during growth per AAFCO >70 lb-adult clause.
Some breeds have specific feeding considerations — talk to your veterinarian about what is right for your individual dog. These are informational estimates computed from the published NRC energy formula, not a feeding prescription — your dog's real needs vary with age, body condition, neuter status and activity, so confirm the plan with your veterinarian.
Portioning: split daily ration across 2+ meals. Kibble size: large kibble.
| Life stage | Estimated calories |
|---|---|
| Neutered adult | 985–1417 kcal/day |
| Intact adult | 1108–1594 kcal/day |
| Active / working | 1231–4428 kcal/day |
| Puppy (growth) | 1231–2657 kcal/day |
| Senior | 738–1240 kcal/day |
How we estimate these calories
Every figure here is computed from the published veterinary energy formula RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75, then multiplied by the standard MER life-stage factor (neutered 1.6, intact 1.8, puppy 2.0–3.0, senior 1.2–1.4). We apply it across the breed's adult-weight range. It is a transparent estimate, not a measurement of your individual dog — confirm the plan with your vet.
Frequently asked questions
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Energy needs by life stage → · How much to feed → · All large breeds →
Breed facts (group, weight, life expectancy) are from its AKC breed page, verified June 2026; calorie ranges are computed from the published NRC/AAFCO/AAHA energy formula. How we compile this.