Basset Hounds are heavily boned, with long bodies, short legs, and large feet. They have a large well-proportioned head with sad, droopy eyes with a prominent haw. They have serious, intelligent expression on the face and long ears that sweep the ground. Technically, Basset Hounds are considered to be a medium-sized breed, because their height is about 11-15 inches (28-38 cm), although a male Basset can reach the weight of 70 pounds, and females weigh 40-50 pounds due to their heavy bone. Bassets have thick short coat that repels water and needs little care. The tricolor (black, red, and white) with different markings is the most common coloring for a Basset Hound.