The Shar-Pei breed, despite its cute look, has been bred as a guarding and fighting dog. That’s why the Shar-Pei is not very good with other dogs, might by predatory to cats, and he doesn’t react well to strangers. Early socialization is essential for this breed to avoid aggressive and territorial behaviors.
The Ba-Shar loves to hang around you, cuddle with you and be part of your life. He doesn’t like it when you leave him alone for long periods of time. And he will start to howl when he is unhappy and destroy things. But he will rarely bark and disturb your sleep.
If you have a cat, owning a Ba-Shar dog could be a challenge. These dogs love to chase small, furry animals like rabbits, and squirrels. If the dog hasn’t been properly socialized, he might try to chase or attack the cat. So you’ll need to be firm and keep him under control.
You see, it’s easy to talk about purebred dogs. The breeders know what to expect in terms of size, health issues, and temperament. But when you mix two dog breeds with different characters, you can’t be certain what you’ll get. The mixed breed dog might have any combinations of traits found in either of the breeds.
When you get a dog, the most important thing you have to consider is whether the breed is the right one for you.
Basset Hound Origin
Basset Hounds originated in France and Belgium. Their name is derived from the French word Basset, meaning ‘low.’
Friars of the Abbey of St. Hubert are thought to have developed the breed.
They aimed to produce low-built hunting dogs with a powerful tracking ability. The breed became popular among the French aristocracy.
Basset Hound and Sharpei Mix – Walrus Dog Bio-Data
The Walrus Dog, which is a mixed breed of the Basset Hound and Shar-Pei, is also referred to as Ba-Shar dog or Sharp Asset.
As with most designer breeds, its origin can’t be pinpointed to a specific date. However, it’s likely to have originated in the 1990s, about the same time when crossbreeds became a thing.
But you can find out more about the history of its pure breed parents. More on that later.
The Basset Hound comes from a French heritage that dates back to the 1800s. Although, some historians claim it also has its descendants from Great Britain.
For what it’s worth, Basset is the French word for “low,” which sort of set things straight.
That being said, like Shar Peis, the Basset Hound was bred as a hunting dog. It comes as no surprise since it has a sense of smell that’s second to none other than bloodhounds — a trait that possibly got them their family name (hound).
Anyways, due to its powerful sense of smell, the Basset was extremely popular among French Aristocrats who saw hunting as a way of life. And that was a lot of them.
The American Kennel Club later registered Basset Hounds in 1885.
Shar Peis have a rich and ancient heritage that dates back to 200BC during the Han Dynasty. Although, some sources say the dogs found on artworks during this era could as well have been Pugs.
Moving forward, the Chinese Shar-Pei was initially bred by the upper-class citizen as hunters, herders, and protectors of livestock and property.
Fast forward to the communist regime. Dog ownership was discouraged and so many adorable breeds faced a slaughter sentence, including the Sharpei.
In a bid to save them, a Hong Kong breeder, Matzo Law, smuggled about 200 dogs into the United States to save them from extinction.
The rest they say is history. Shar-Peis continued to flourish in America but weren’t recognized by the American Kennel Club as a breed until 1992.
Mini Walrus very rare footage
A mix between a Mini Shar-Pei and a Mini Basset Hound, Mini Walrus dogs are about 12 inches high and have a weight around 40 lbs. with a wrinkly coarse coat. Early socialization is important due to hunting instincts of one of the parents.