Dashaliers 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 Dashalier 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

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

Entropion
Retinal Dysplasia

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

X-Rays
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Ocular Exam

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

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

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

Dashaliers 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.

Dashalier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Fish, Fetch, Wall chase, Hike, Tug-of-war, Walks, Training to sit, Training, Snuggling, Going on walks

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Dashaliers 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 Dashalier, it's at least 8 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 Dashaliers usually need at least 45 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.

Dashalier 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Dashalier 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 Dashalier is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Dashalier 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.

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

Basque Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Dashaliers 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.

Dashaliers 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.