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.

Chi-Chis are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Isabella
Fawn

Black
White
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Wavy

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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.

A Chi-Chi can have a litter of 2-5 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.

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

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Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Dry Eye

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

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

Chi-Chis are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Chi-Chis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chi-Chi, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Chi-Chis 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.

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

The Chi-Chi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Chi-Chi 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 4-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chi-Chi 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.

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

The average cost of a Chi-Chi is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Chi-Chi 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.

Basque Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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