basset hound: inherited diseases and health
The inherited conditions below have been documented in this breed in published research. That does not mean your dog has them or will get them – but it helps to know the names when you talk to a breeder or a vet.
Conditions this breed is prone to
Veterinary charities list this breed as more likely than others to get these conditions. Read the signs and what to do:
Epilepsybasset hound and chocolate: how much is dangerous?
Typical adult weight: 32 kg. Grams of chocolate at which signs can start (20 mg/kg) and at which severe signs are reported (40 mg/kg):
| Dog weight | Milk | Dark 70–85% | Baking / unsweetened |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 kg | 320 g signs 640 g severe | 80 g signs 160 g severe | 46 g signs 91 g severe |
Based on published doses: signs from about 20 mg/kg, severe signs from 40 mg/kg (US FDA, Cortinovis & Caloni 2016, Swedish Poison Information Centre). An estimate, not a diagnosis.
Inherited conditions documented in the breed
Conditions documented: 18
A gene variant is known for 12 of the conditions below, so a DNA test may exist. Ask your vet or the breed club.
| Condition | Body system | Inheritance | Gene variant known |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caudal cruciate ligament disease[1] | Skeleton (incl. short stature & teeth) | – | – |
| Craniomandibular osteopathy, generic[1] | Craniofacial | Multifactorial | No |
| Craniomandibular osteopathy, SLC37A2-related[1] | Craniofacial | Autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ununited anconeal process)[2] | – | – | – |
| Epidermolysis bullosa, dystrophic[1] | Integument (skin) | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Factor VII deficiency[1] | Haematopoietic system | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Glaucoma, primary closed-angle[1] | Vision / eye | Autosomal recessive | No |
| Glaucoma, primary open angle, ADAMTS17-related[1] | Vision / eye | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, X-linked, EDA-related[1] | Integument (skin) | X-linked recessive | Yes |
| Intervertebral disc disease, predisposition to[1] | Skeleton (incl. short stature & teeth) | Autosomal dominant | Yes |
| Krabbe disease[1] | Lysosomal storage disease | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Myoclonus epilepsy of Lafora[1] | Behaviour / neurological | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Neutropenia, cyclic[1] | Haematopoietic system | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome, generic[1] | Reproductive system | – | – |
| Polyglucosan body myopathy, RBCK1-related[1] | Homeostasis / metabolism | Probably autosomal recessive | Yes |
| Severe combined immunodeficiency disease, X-linked[1] | Immune system | X-linked | Yes |
| Thrombopathia, RASGRP2-related[1] | Haematopoietic system | Autosomal recessive | Yes |
| XX difference of sexual development, generic[1] | Reproductive system | Multifactorial | No |
What this list means
- “Documented in the breed” means at least one published case or study – it says nothing about how common the condition is.
- Many of these conditions are rare. A responsible breeder can tell you which health tests the parents have had.
- Where the gene variant is known, a DNA test may exist – ask your vet or the breed club.
- If your pet shows signs of illness, contact your vet. This page cannot tell you whether your pet is ill.
About the breed
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 33–38 cm
- Weight
- 32 kg
- FCI number
- 163
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Sources
How this page was made: the list is taken directly from the sources below; nothing on it was written by AI. Names of conditions may be machine-translated. It is information, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages