Curious
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Watchful
Reserved

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

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

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Great Dane, German Shepherd

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

Brown

Brown

Fawn
Black
Brindle
Blue
White
Cream
Gray
Sable

Black
Brown
White

Dane Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Yorkelties have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Dane Shepherd 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.

A Yorkeltie 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.

Dane Shepherds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

None

Cataracts
Allergies

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests
Allergy Testing

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Dane Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Yorkeltie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Dane Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Yorkelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dane Shepherd, it's at least 11 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 Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dane Shepherds 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.

In general most Yorkelties 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 Dane Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Dane Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dane Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Yorkeltie 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.

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

Yorkelties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Yorkelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Dane Shepherds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Yorkelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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