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.

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

Spain

Ireland

Unknown

Great Dane, Deerhound

Ancient Times

390 AD

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Isabella
Fawn

Black
Gray
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
Brindle

Basque Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Irish Wolfhounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Wiry

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.

An Irish Wolfhound can have a litter of 6-10 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

Gastric Torsion

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Osteosarcoma
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

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

Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Irish Wolfhounds 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.

Irish Wolfhounds 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.

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

Playing with us

Walk, Tug-of-war, Run, Play, Fetch, Cuddle

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.

Irish Wolfhounds 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 Irish Wolfhound, it's at least 15 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 Irish Wolfhounds 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.

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

Irish Wolfhound 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
Deshedder
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 100-120 pound (45 - 54 kg) Irish Wolfhound feed 4.5 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 an Irish Wolfhound is somewhere $4.20 - $4.90 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 an Irish Wolfhound is between $126 - $147. This makes an average of $1512 - $1764 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.

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

Basque Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Irish Wolfhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Irish Wolfhounds 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.

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