Avoid Jafoxs as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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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A Jafox can have a litter of 2-6 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.

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.

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Entropion
Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Cardiac
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
CT or MRI scan

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

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

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

Jafoxs 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.

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

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

Jafoxs 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 Jafox, it's at least 8 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 Jafoxs 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 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.

The Jafox has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Jafox 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
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Jafox 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 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 Jafox is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Jafox 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 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.

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

Basque Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.