Basset Hound Food Calculator: How Much to Feed a Basset Hound
Quick answer: An average adult Basset Hound (55 lb / 25 kg) needs about 1250 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 3.3 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Basset Hound puppies need more per pound: about 1.8 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 3.8 cups by 9 months.
A starting point, not a prescription. Weigh your dog every 2-4 weeks and adjust by about 10% if they gain or lose weight you didn't intend. Treats should stay under 10% of daily calories.
Basset Hound puppy feeding chart by age
Daily amounts for an average Basset Hound puppy at 380 kcal per cup. Check your food's calories per cup and use the calculator for your puppy's actual weight.
| Age | Typical weight | Calories / day | Cups / day | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months | ~11 lb (5 kg) | 701 kcal | 1.8 | 4 |
| 3 months | ~19 lb (8.6 kg) | 1067 kcal | 2.8 | 3 |
| 4 months | ~26 lb (12 kg) | 1127 kcal | 3.0 | 3 |
| 5 months | ~33 lb (15 kg) | 1172 kcal | 3.1 | 3 |
| 6 months | ~41 lb (19 kg) | 1260 kcal | 3.3 | 2 |
| 9 months | ~50 lb (23 kg) | 1444 kcal | 3.8 | 2 |
Adult Basset Hound feeding chart
| Weight | Spayed / neutered | Intact | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter adult (45 lb) | 1076 kcal (2.8 cups) | 1210 kcal (3.2 cups) | 1681 kcal (4.4 cups) |
| Average adult (55 lb) | 1250 kcal (3.3 cups) | 1407 kcal (3.7 cups) | 1954 kcal (5.1 cups) |
| Heavier adult (65 lb) | 1417 kcal (3.7 cups) | 1594 kcal (4.2 cups) | 2214 kcal (5.8 cups) |
Calculated with RER = 70 × kg^0.75 and WSAVA-style life-stage factors (puppies tapering from 3.0 at 3 months to 2.0 from 6 months, 1.6 neutered, 1.8 intact, 2.5 very active). Starting points only — adjust to your dog's body condition.
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How much should I feed my Basset Hound?
An average adult Basset Hound (55 lb / 25 kg) needs about 1250 kcal a day if spayed or neutered — roughly 3.3 cups of a typical dry food, split into two meals. Basset Hound puppies need more per pound: about 1.8 cups a day at 2 months, rising to 3.8 cups by 9 months.
How much should I feed a Basset Hound puppy?
It depends on age and current weight. Using a typical growth curve, a Basset Hound puppy eats about 1.8 cups at 2 months, 2.8 cups at 3 months, 3.0 cups at 4 months, 3.1 cups at 5 months, 3.3 cups at 6 months, 3.8 cups at 9 months. Weigh your puppy every couple of weeks and recalculate, because amounts rise quickly.
How many times a day should a Basset Hound eat?
Four meals a day until about 3 months, three until 6 months, then two meals a day for life. Two smaller meals rather than one large one is also often recommended for deep-chested large breeds because of bloat risk.
When should a Basset Hound switch to adult food?
Basset Hounds are heavy-boned dogs that typically reach adult weight by 12-18 months. Most owners switch around the time a puppy reaches adult size, and large-breed puppies should stay on a large-breed puppy formula until then to keep growth steady. See our guide on when to switch puppy food to adult food.