Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Lha-Bassets are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Crested Cavaliers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Lha-Bassets as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Crested Cavaliers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chinese Crested

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Unknown

Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
White
Blue
Cream

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Crested Cavalier can have a litter of 2-5 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Crested Cavaliers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Entropion

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

Ophthalmic Exam
Chest X-rays
Orthopedic Exam
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

Lha-Bassets are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Crested Cavaliers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Lha-Basset has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Crested Cavalier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Lha-Bassets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Crested Cavaliers are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Lha-Bassets are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Crested Cavalier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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.

Crested Cavaliers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Crested Cavalier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Crested Cavaliers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lha-Bassets require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Crested Cavalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Crested Cavalier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Crested Cavalier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Crested Cavalier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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 average per month expenses of a Crested Cavalier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Lha-Basset is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Crested Cavaliers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Lha-Bassets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Crested Cavaliers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Lha-Bassets are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Crested Cavaliers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Lha-Bassets are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Crested Cavaliers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Lha-Bassets are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Lha-Bassets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Crested Cavaliers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.