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.

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

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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 Chihuahua can have a litter of 14-18 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

Patellar Luxation

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse
Heart Murmur
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Molera

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

Cardiac
Knee
Eyes
Skeletal
Physical Examination

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

Chihuahuas 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.

Chihuahuas require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Chihuahua dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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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.

Chihuahuas 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.

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 Chihuahua, 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 Chihuahuas 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.

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

The Chihuahua is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Chihuahua 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
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Nail Clipper

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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 3-6 pound (1 - 3 kg) Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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.

Basque Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chihuahua 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.

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

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

Chihuahuas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.