Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Hard working
Resourceful

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Basset Heelers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Mini Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Basset Hound and Blue Heeler

Mini Fox Terrier and Yorkie

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
Red

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Basset Heelers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Mini Torkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Basset Heeler 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 Mini Torkie 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.

Basset Heelers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

None

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Angiocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Electroretinogram

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

Basset Heeler has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

Mini Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basset Heeler, it's at least 12 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 Mini Torkie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Basset Heelers 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 Mini Torkies usually need at least 90 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 Basset Heeler has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Mini Torkie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Hemostat
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Basset Heeler 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 5-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Mini Torkie feed 1 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 Basset Heeler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Basset Heeler 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 Mini Torkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

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

Mini Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Mini Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Basset Heelers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Mini Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Basset Heelers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Mini Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Mini Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.