Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

Loving
Courageous
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Tenacious

United States

United States

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

Bulldog and Basset Hound

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Sable

Pied
White
Fawn

Shelchons are known for their coat length.

Bully Bassets have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Shelchon can have a litter of 4-6 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 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.

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

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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Hemophilia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collie Eye Anomaly

Ear Infections

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Allergy Testing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Frisbee

Hide and Seek, Chase, Tug of war, Fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shelchon, 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 Bully Basset, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Shelchons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Shelchon 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Shelchon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bully Basset is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shelchon 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.

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.

Shelchon is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

The Shelchon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Shelchons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Bully Bassets are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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