Loving
Courageous
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Tenacious

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful

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

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

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

Siberian Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Bulldog and Basset Hound

Siberian Husky and Labrador Retriever

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1990s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Pied
White
Fawn

Black
Brown
Gray
White
Cream

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 Siberian Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Bully Bassets typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

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

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Skin Diseases

Ear Infections

Degenerative Myelopathy
Arthritis

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Allergy Testing

Eye examination
Urinalysis
Neurological Examination
Blood Count
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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

Siberian Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Siberian Retrievers 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

Walking, Running, Swimming, Fetch, Run, Hiking, Hide the treat, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Jogging, Walking, hiking, Chase, Camping, Dog Parks, Walk, Runs, Long walks

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.

Siberian Retrievers 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 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 Siberian Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Siberian Retrievers 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.

The Bully Basset requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Siberian Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Siberian Retriever 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 Bully Basset is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Siberian Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Siberian Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Siberian Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Siberian Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Siberian Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bully Bassets are highly friendly around strangers.

Siberian Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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