Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Basseliers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Great Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Basseliers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Great Dane 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.

United States

Germany

Basset Hound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

Unknown

3000 BC

Brown

Brown

Black

Blue
Black

Black
Brown
White

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Basseliers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Great Danes have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Basselier can have a litter of 6-8 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 Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 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.

Basseliers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Great Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Basselier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Great Danes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Great Danes thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Basseliers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Basseliers are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Great Danes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Basseliers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basselier, it's at least 7 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 Great Dane, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Basseliers usually need at least 40 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 Great Danes 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 Basselier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-6010 pound (9 - 2726 kg) Basselier 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 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 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 Basselier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Basselier 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 Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $1512 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.

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

Great Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Basseliers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Great Danes make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Basseliers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Great Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Basseliers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Great Danes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Basseliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Great Danes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Great Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.