Loving
Courageous
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Tenacious

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Gentle

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

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

United States

United States

Bulldog and Basset Hound

Chihuahua and Shih Tzu

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Isabella

Pied
White
Fawn

Cream
White
Black
Fawn
Brown

A Bully 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.

A ShiChi can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Patellar Luxation
Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus

Ear Infections

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Dental Problems

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Allergy Testing

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Radiographs
Full Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

Hide and Seek, Chase, Tug of war, Fetch

Playing Ball, Sleep, Running, Game of fetch, Chasing, Frisbee, Rough Housing, Tug, Eating Snacks, Play keep away, Nap, Road trip, Chase, High Five, Hide & Seek, Painting nails, Speak, Shake, Dog Parks, Bath time, Play, Sleeping, Kissing, Walking, Playing, Hugging, Cuddling, Chasing me, Sleeping on me, Fetch

Bully Bassets 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.

ShiChis are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. ShiChi 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 Bully Basset, 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 ShiChi, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bully Bassets usually need at least 45 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 ShiChis usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

ShiChi 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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-65 pound (23 - 29 kg) Bully Basset 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.

For an average 5-12 pound (2 - 5 kg) ShiChi 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 Bully Basset is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Bully Basset 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.

The average per month expenses of a ShiChi is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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.

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

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

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

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

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

ShiChis are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

Bully Bassets are highly friendly around strangers.

ShiChis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bully Bassets are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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