Active
Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Good-natured
Easygoing
Opinionated

Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Reserved

Peke-A-Teses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Pekingese, Maltese

Great Dane, Great Pyrenees

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Early 1900s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Brindle
Fawn
Cream
Black

Black
White
Blue
Brindle
Fawn

Peke-A-Teses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Great Pyredanes have medium-length coats.

A Peke-A-Tese 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 Great Pyredane can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Peke-A-Teses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Great Pyredanes are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Obesity
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

KCS
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Osteosarcoma
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Wobbler's Syndrome

Eye
Knee
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Respiratory Tests
Full Physical Examination

Physical Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Neurological Testing

Peke-A-Teses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Peke-A-Teses are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Walks

Walk, Run, Nap, Walking, Fetch, Cuddles, Running, Swimming, Playing chase, Hugs, Walks, Naps, Watching tv, Trips, Petting, Brushing, Play, Bedtime, Tag, Tug-of-war, Chewing on toys, Ball toss, Catch treats, Chasing balls

Peke-A-Teses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-A-Tese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Great Pyredanes 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 Peke-A-Tese, it's at least 4 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 Pyredane, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Peke-A-Teses usually need at least 20 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 Pyredanes 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.

Peke-A-Teses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Great Pyredane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Peke-A-Tese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Great Pyredane 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
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Tese 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 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) Great Pyredane feed 4 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 Peke-A-Tese is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Peke-A-Tese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Pyredane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $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.

Peke-A-Teses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Peke-A-Teses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Great Pyredane is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Peke-A-Teses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Peke-A-Teses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Peke-A-Teses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Peke-A-Teses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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