Ba Shar Breed Details
Below are details and specs for the Ba Shar dog breed.
The Ba-Shar, also known as the Sharp Asset, is a mixed breed consisting of half Basset Hound, half Shar Pei. Known as a laid-back but intelligent "couch potato" type, this breed is affectionate and loving, and will be a brilliant companion to families with kids and other pets.
Below are details and specs for the Ba Shar dog breed.
Ba-Shars are medium-sized; height is 10-13 inches at the shoulders, and weight is 40-60 pounds.
These dogs tend to be intelligent, easygoing, and even lazy, though they have a bit of a stubborn streak. Ba-Shars are affectionate with everyone and everything, and make incredible family pets. This breed can be a little headstrong, and may require some obedience training.
Ba-Shars are fairly low-maintenance. Little grooming will be required.
No information is available regarding when or where this mixed breed was first developed, other than that it originated in the United States. The U.S. "designer dog" craze gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, so it is possible that the Ba-Shar was first bred then; no further information is known.
Ba-Shars have dense, short-haired coats, and their skin has numerous wrinkles like their Shar Pei ancestor; the wrinkles are most prevalent on the head, neck, legs, and underbelly. A Ba-Shar's body, like the Basset Hound's, is usually somewhat greater in length than in height. The disproportionately large head (often referred to as a "hippo head") is oval in shape, with thick, hanging lips; the almond-shaped eyes exist in varying shades of brown, and the large ears are triangular and hanging. The legs are somewhat short, "stubby," and usually straight, and the medium-length tail is curved slightly, and carried either hanging or curved upwards over the back.
The images below represent the coat colors and patterns associated with Ba Shars.
Intelligent, loyal, affectionate, and at times stubborn, Ba-Shars have gentle personalities that make them fantastic family companions. Easygoing almost to the point of laziness, these dogs will be content lying around and licking their masters' hands all day long, if allowed. Though extremely patient, this breed is known for being headstrong, and may require some obedience training.
Ba-Shars are fairly low-maintenance animals. Some training may be necessary, particular in obedience; little grooming is needed; a moderate amount of exercise is required.
This breed sheds moderately. Brushing is necessary every 1-2 weeks, while baths are needed every 2-3 months.
Ba-Shars can be lazy, and may need to be coaxed into getting off the couch. Though it may be reluctant to do so, giving a Ba-Shar a long daily walk is a great idea.
These dogs can adapt well to any living situation.
Life expectancy is 8-10 years. No major health issues are known.