Largest breeds: Scent hounds

Among the 15 breeds in the “Scent hounds” group, this ranking lists the ten with the highest average adult weight (the midpoint of the typical range). Ties are broken by average height, then alphabetical order. Individual dogs can fall outside these ranges.

No. 1 — Bloodhoundabout 47 kg on average (40–54 kg)With the most famous nose in the dog world, the Bloodhound is a gentle, patient and determined tracker with heavily wrinkled skin.
No. 2 — Black and Tan Coonhoundabout 39.5 kg on average (29–50 kg)A large, long-eared American scent hound, the Black and Tan Coonhound is gentle and sociable, with a remarkable nose and voice.
No. 3 — Grand Bleu de Gascogneabout 35 kg on average (30–40 kg)A large scent hound from south-west France with a bluish ticked coat, the Grand Bleu de Gascogne is calm, noble and has a magnificent voice.
No. 4 — Rhodesian Ridgebackabout 34.5 kg on average (32–37 kg)An athletic African hunter recognisable by the ridge of hair along its back, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is dignified, loyal and well suited to heat.
No. 5 — Hanoverian Scenthoundabout 32.5 kg on average (25–40 kg)A specialist in tracking wounded game, the Hanoverian Scenthound is a calm, tenacious tracker deeply attached to its handler.
No. 6 — English Foxhoundabout 30 kg on average (25–35 kg)A hardy, sociable pack hound, the English Foxhound is built to run for hours. It suits very active owners in the countryside.
No. 7 — American Foxhoundabout 29.5 kg on average (25–34 kg)Lighter and longer-legged than its English cousin, the American Foxhound is a gentle, tireless and independent scent hound.
No. 8 — Dalmatianabout 28 kg on average (24–32 kg)Famous for its white coat with black or liver spots, the Dalmatian is a tireless, cheerful athlete deeply attached to its family.
No. 9 — Porcelaineabout 26.5 kg on average (25–28 kg)A French scent hound with a glossy white coat like porcelain, the Porcelaine is elegant, gentle and passionate about hunting.
No. 10 — Basset Houndabout 25 kg on average (20–30 kg)With its long ears and soulful look, the Basset Hound is a placid, affectionate dog with a remarkable nose.