Active
Friendly
Loyal
Responsive
Affectionate
Intelligent
Willful

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

German Wirehaired Pointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Choose a German Wirehaired Pointer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

Germany

United States

griffon-type

Lhasa Apso and Basset Hound

1800s

2000s

Brown
Isabella

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Brindle

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

German Wirehaired Pointers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Lha-Bassets have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Pointer can have a litter of 12-14 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.

German Wirehaired Pointers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Seborrhea
Platelet Dysfunction

Cataracts

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

German Wirehaired Pointers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

German Wirehaired Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Lha-Bassets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

Barking, Bird watch, Going on drives, Go to lake

Walk, Catch treats, Tug-of-war

German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

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 German Wirehaired Pointer, 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.

In general most German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

In general most Lha-Bassets usually need at least 30 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 German Wirehaired Pointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Lha-Bassets require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Pointer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

German Wirehaired Pointers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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.

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

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

German Wirehaired Pointers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

German Wirehaired Pointers 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.