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

Active
Engaging
Intelligent
Clownish
Independent
Stubborn

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

Ibizan Hounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Ibizan Hounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

Ibiza

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

sighthound

2000s

ancient times

Black

Blue
Brown
Isabella

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Red
Cream
Fawn
White

Lha-Bassets have medium-length coats.

Ibizan Hounds have short coats.

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.

An Ibizan Hound can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Ibizan Hounds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Thrombopathia

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

Blood Test
Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Ibizan Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Lha-Bassets need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Ibizan Hounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Ibizan Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Ibizan Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

Ibizan Hounds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Ibizan Hound, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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 Ibizan Hound requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of an Ibizan Hound is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 an Ibizan Hound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

The Ibizan Hound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Lha-Bassets make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Ibizan Hounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Ibizan Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Ibizan Hounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Ibizan Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Ibizan Hounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.