Lha-Basset

United States

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

The coat of a Lha-Basset falls in the medium length category.

Straight

6-8 puppies per pregnancy

A Lha-Basset can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lha-Bassets are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Lha-Basset is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Urolithiasis
Hydrocephalus
Gastric Torsion

Dna Test For Vwd
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests
Thyroid Testing

Lha-Bassets may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Lha-Bassets have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Lha-Basset dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Lha-Basset breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Lha-Bassets are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war

Low

Lha-Bassets are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lha-Basset dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

5 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lha-Basset, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

30 minutes

In general most Lha-Bassets usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Lha-Basset is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Weekly

Lha-Basset should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

2.5 cups

For an average 25-50 pound (11 - 23 kg) Lha-Basset feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$2.20 - $3.40 / day

The average cost of a Lha-Basset is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

$67 - $101 / month

The average per month expenses of a Lha-Basset is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Lha-Basset have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. This breed is an independent "freethinker" and gets on the dumbest dog breeds list since they can also be stubborn — training a Lha-Basset is an exercise in patience.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Lha-Bassets are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

A Lha-Bassets typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Lha-Bassets are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Lha-Bassets are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Lha-Bassets are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Lha-Bassets have an average level of playfulness. The Lha-Bassets, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Lha-Basset dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.