Basselier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Basselier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Basselier dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Basselier. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Basseliers are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Basselier is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

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Basset Hound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

The coat of a Basselier is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

A Basselier 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.

Basseliers 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 Basselier 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.

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Basseliers may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Basselier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Basselier dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

The Basselier breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Basseliers 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.

Basseliers 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 Basselier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Basseliers usually need at least 40 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 Basselier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Basselier 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-6010 pound (9 - 2726 kg) Basselier 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 Basselier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Basselier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

The Basselier have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Basseliers lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

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.

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

A Basseliers 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

Basseliers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

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

Basseliers are very friendly around strangers.

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

Basselier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.