Greater Swiss Mountain Danes make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Basque Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

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Hazel

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Fawn
Black
Blue
Brindle
White

Red
Isabella
Fawn

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Basque Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Greater Swiss Mountain Dane can have a litter of 10-15 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 Basque Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Distichiasis
Myotonia

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Blood Tests
Heart Testing

Hip X-Rays
Dental Examination
Ear Examination
Echocardiogram Tests
Chest X-rays

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Basque Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Basque Shepherds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes 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.

Basque Shepherds 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dane, it's at least 11 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 Basque Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Greater Swiss Mountain Danes 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 Basque Shepherds 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Basque Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dane 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-200 pound (41 - 91 kg) Greater Swiss Mountain Dane feed 4 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 40-79 pound (18 - 36 kg) Basque Shepherd feed 2 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Basque Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Basque Shepherd 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.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Basque Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Basque Shepherds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Greater Swiss Mountain Danes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Basque Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.