Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Devoted
Gentle
Kind
Reserved
Trustworthy

Active
Cheerful
Swift
Affectionate
Lively
Vigilant

Great Dane, Golden Retriever

Smooth Fox Terrier, German Pinscher, Kobe Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Brindle

White
Black
Pied

Great Golden Danes have medium-length coats.

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

A Great Golden Dane can have a litter of 5-10 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 Japanese Terrier 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
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems

Eye Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Japanese Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Snuggle, Walk

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Great Golden Danes 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.

Japanese Terriers 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 Great Golden Dane, it's at least 10 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 Japanese Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Golden 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.

In general most Japanese Terriers 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 Great Golden Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Japanese Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Japanese Terrier 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 94-140 pound (43 - 64 kg) Great Golden Dane 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.

For an average 5-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japanese Terrier 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.

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

The average cost of a Japanese Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Golden Dane 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.

The average per month expenses of a Japanese Terrier 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Japanese Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Japanese Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Great Golden Danes are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Japanese Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.