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

Playful
Goofy
Protective
Willing

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

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

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

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

United States

Europe

Basset Hound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Boxer and Dalmatian

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Designer Breed Registry
Designer Canine Registry

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

White
Black
Pied

Basseliers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Boxmatians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

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.

A Boxmatian can have a litter of 10-13 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Boxmatians struggle with new environments and lifestyle changes, preferring familiarity.

While the Basselier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Boxmatian breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect

Usually Very Healthy

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Blood Count

Basseliers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Basselier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Boxmatian has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

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

Boxmatians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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.

Boxmatians 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 Basselier, it's at least 7 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 Boxmatian, it's at least 12 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.

In general most Boxmatians 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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker 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.

For an average 50-90 pound (23 - 41 kg) Boxmatian feed 3 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 cost of a Boxmatian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 average per month expenses of a Boxmatian is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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

Boxmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Boxmatians have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Boxmatians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Boxmatians are not cat friendly.

Basseliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Boxmatians are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Basseliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Boxmatians are not very stranger friendly.

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

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

Basseliers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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