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

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

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

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.

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Poodle and Silky Terrier

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Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Sable
Silver
Fawn

Red
Isabella
Fawn

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

Basque Shepherds have medium-length coats.

A Poolky can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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.

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Periodontal Disease

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Poolkys' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

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

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

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

Walk, Fooling around, Humping

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Poolkys 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poolky, 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 Basque Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poolkys 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.

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.

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

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

Poolky 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Poolky feed 0.7 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 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.

The average cost of a Poolky is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Poolky 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 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.