Companionable
Energetic
Intelligent
Eager
Friendly
Trainable

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

Boykin Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Boykin Spaniels are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

United States

United States

Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Springer, Cocker and American Water Spaniel, Pointer

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

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

1900s

2000s

Brown

Black

Brown

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Wavy

Straight

A Boykin Spaniel can have a litter of 14-16 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exercise Induced Collapse

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Opacities
Collie Eye Anomaly
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Knee
Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Boykin Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Boykin Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Boykin Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Boykin Spaniels 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 typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Fetch, Eating Snacks, Smell

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war

Boykin Spaniels 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boykin Spaniel, it's at least 8 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 Lha-Basset, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boykin Spaniels usually need at least 60 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 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 Boykin Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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.

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Boykin Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Boykin Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $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.

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.

Boykin Spaniel has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

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

Boykin Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Boykin Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Boykin Spaniels are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Boykin Spaniels are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Boykin Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Boykin Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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