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

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful
Clever

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

Min Pin Frises are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

Miniature Pinscher, Bichon Frise

2000s

Unknown

Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
White

Lha-Bassets have medium-length coats.

Min Pin Frises have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Curly

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 Min Pin Frise 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Hemophilia
Mitral Valve Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Color Dilution Alopecia
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Radiographs
Blood And Urine Analysis

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

Min Pin Frise has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war

Cuddling, Walking, Traveling, Running outside, Loves the snow

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 Min Pin Frise, it's at least 3 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 Min Pin Frises 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 Min Pin Frise 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, Min Pin Frise 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
Scissors
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 10-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Min Pin Frise feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Min Pin Frise 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 Min Pin Frise 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-Bassets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Min Pin Frises make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Min Pin Frises 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.

Min Pin Frises 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.

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

Lha-Bassets have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Min Pin Frises are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.