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

Playful
Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Reserved

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

English Toy Papillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Basset Hound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Papillon and English Toy Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
White
Brown
Pied
Red
Fawn
Sable

Basseliers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

English Toy Papillons have medium-length coats.

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.

An English Toy Papillon can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

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

English Toy Papillon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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.

English Toy Papillons 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 English Toy Papillon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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 an English Toy Papillon 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.

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

English Toy Papillons 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 English Toy Papillon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

English Toy Papillons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

English Toy Papillons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Basseliers are highly friendly around strangers.

English Toy Papillons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

English Toy Papillons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

English Toy Papillons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.