Dach-Griffons aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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.

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A Dach-Griffon can have a litter of 4-8 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 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.

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Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

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Optical Examination

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Ear Examination
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Dach-Griffons have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

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

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

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

The Dach-Griffon is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Basque Shepherds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Dach-Griffons 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 Dach-Griffon, it's at least 7 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 Dach-Griffons usually need at least 40 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.

Dach-Griffons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Dach-Griffon 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 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 Dach-Griffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Dach-Griffon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 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.

Dach-Griffon has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Basque Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Dach-Griffons 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.

Dach-Griffons 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.