Unfortunately, the Basque Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Griffonshires are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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.

Avoid Griffonshires as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Isabella
Fawn

Blue
Cream
Brown
Black

Basque Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Griffonshires have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

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 Griffonshire can have a litter of 4-6 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

Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Cataracts

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

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

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

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

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

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

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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.

Griffonshires 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 Griffonshire, 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 Griffonshires 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.

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

Griffonshires have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Griffonshire 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
Slicker Brush
Dematter
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 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Griffonshire 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 Griffonshire is somewhere $0.70 - $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 Griffonshire is between $21 - $42. This makes an average of $252 - $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.

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

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

Griffonshires 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.

Griffonshires may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.