Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

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

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

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

Basset Hound and American Cocker Spaniel

Labrador Retriever and Alaskan Malamute

Unknown

Early 1800s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Red
Brown
Cream
Pied
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Sable
Silver
Blue
Red
Gray

Wavy

Straight

A Hush 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.

An Alaskan Malador can have a litter of 4-10 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.

Hush Bassets are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Alaskan Maladors are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Gastric Torsion
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Skin Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Thrombopathia

Gastric Torsion
Epilepsy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Entropion
Ectropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Corneal Erosion
Glaucoma
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Bleeding Disorder

Otitis Externa
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Problems
Diabetes

Blood Test
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Skeletal Exam

Blood
Chd Clear Rating
Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

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

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

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

Alaskan Maladors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Playing Ball, Cuddles, Running, Walking, Snuggling, Loves walks

Going for walks, Fetch, Swimming, Walks, Chew Toys, Walking, Running, Playdate, Hiking, Walk

Hush 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.

Alaskan Maladors 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 Hush Basset, it's at least 6 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 Alaskan Malador, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hush 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 Alaskan Maladors 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 Hush Basset requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Alaskan Malador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Hush Basset is somewhere $1.70 - $2.50 per day.

The average cost of an Alaskan Malador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hush Basset is between $50 - $76. This makes an average of $600 - $912 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 an Alaskan Malador 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Alaskan Maladors are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Hush Bassets are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Alaskan Malador is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.