Paddi B Basset (whose official name is Sunset's Descanso Princess -- she came from a KC breeder) weighs about 50 pounds. She goes up and down a bit. (Well, honestly, she doesn't. She goes up a bit and we cut back on her food, and then she goes down a bit!) She looks perfect at 50 pounds -- well defined waist and not too wide behind. <div>
<br></div><div>Vernon Q Basset (whose official name is Vern, and who came from the local SPCA) weighs closer to 60 at his ideal weight. </div><div><br></div><div>I took Paddi to obedience class when she was younger (please don't ask), and the trainer referred to her as an "old-fashioned English style basset." This is in Canada. She seemed to associate the smaller size with American hounds.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Mary, for Paddi B (she starves we!) and Vernon Q (she does!)</div>