Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Inquisitive
Steady
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Spirited
Assertive

Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

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

Hanover Hounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Lhaffons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Hanover Hounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Germany

Brussels Griffon, Lhasa Apso

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

2000s

17th Century

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

Red
Brindle

Lhaffons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Hanover Hounds have medium-length coats.

A Lhaffon 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 Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 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.

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

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

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

The Hanover Hound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Urolithiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Hanover Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Lhaffons need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Hanover Hounds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Hanover Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Lhaffons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhaffon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Hanover Hounds 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 Lhaffon, it's at least 4 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 Hanover Hound, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhaffons usually need at least 30 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 Hanover Hounds 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.

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

The Hanover Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Hanover Hound 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Lhaffon 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.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 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 Lhaffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Hanover Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhaffon 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.

The average per month expenses of a Hanover Hound 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.

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

Hanover Hounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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.

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

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

Lhaffons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Hanover Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Lhaffons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Hanover Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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