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Plush Danois (Great Dane x Anatolian Shepherd)

Protective, courageous and fearless like both its parents, the Push Danois makes for a great guard dog because of its alert and watchful nature. They are territorial with a reserved attitude towards strangers. Socialization and obedience training would help to address their inherent behavioural issues.

Dog Profile

Other Names	Great Dand Anatolian Shepherd mix
Breed Registry Details	DBR, IDCR
Nicknames	–
Common Physical Features	Well-muscled, sturdy built; low set, floppy ears; small, expressive eyes; long neck; slightly curved, plumed tail
Coat Type	Undercoat: Wooly and water-repellant; Outer coat: plush and smooth
Colours	Pale yellow, pale brown, black, brown, blue, white
Life Expectancy	7-13 years
Size	Big
Height	Male and Female: 76 to 86 cm
Weight	Male and Female: 50 to 60 kg
Litter Size	5-6 puppies
Personality	Calm, intelligent, alert, observant, loyal, territorial
Kids-Friendly	Partially (not a good choice for little ones due to their large size and overprotective nature)
Animal-Friendly	Partially (Might have the chasing and herding instincts of the Anatolian Shepherd)
Climate Compatibility	Moderate
Care Level	High to Moderate
Exercise Requirements	High: Walking (60 minutes a day, divided into two or three walks); Jogging (20 minutes)
Grooming Needs	High (if its coat is like the Weimaraner); Moderate (if it inherits the Great Dane’s smooth, glossy coat)
Coat Brushing	Frequent (Four to five times a week to prevent matting)
Bathing	Occasional (Once a month)
Eyes and Ears Cleaning	Frequent (Once a week)
Brushing of Teeth	Regular (Once a day)
Nail Clipping	Frequent (Once in every two weeks)
Feeding
Adults	3 to 4 cups dry dog food per day
Puppies	½-1 cup puppy food at two months, with the amount increasing till the time it is two years old
Hypoallergenic	No
Barking Capacity	Moderate (it could emit a loud, booming bark like the Anatolian Shepherd particularly at night while keeping a close vigilance)
Trainability	High
Probable Health Problems	Canine dysplasia, Wobbler’s Syndrome, bloating, deafness (among the white dogs)
Origin	USA