While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Chinese Crestepoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Chinese Crestepoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

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

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

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Chinese Crested, Poodle

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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

Unknown

2000s

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Cream
Blue
Gray

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Chinese Crestepoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Lha-Bassets have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Chinese Crestepoo can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Chinese Crestepoos are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Lha-Bassets are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Bloat
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

Chinese Crestepoos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Chinese Crestepoo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Chinese Crestepoos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Chinese Crestepoos 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.

Chase, Fetch, Cuddle, Tug-of-war, Walk, Run, Play, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Teasing the cat, Playing fetch, Eating treats, Doing tricks, He like

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war

Chinese Crestepoos 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 Chinese Crestepoo, 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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chinese Crestepoo 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 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.

The average cost of a Chinese Crestepoo is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Crestepoo 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 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.

Chinese Crestepoo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Chinese Crestepoos 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.

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

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

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

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

Chinese Crestepoos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Chinese Crestepoos 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.