Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Reserved

Curious
Aloof
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Quiet
Detached

French Bull Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Chow Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Great Dane and French Bulldog

Chow Chow, German Shepherd

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Brindle
White
Black
Blue

Brown
Black
Red
Gray
Cream
Fawn

French Bull Danes have short coats.

Chow Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A French Bull Dane 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.

A Chow 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.

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Myasthenia Gravis

Cardiomyopathy

Cataracts

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Holter Monitor
Serum Chemistry
Spinal Tap
Optical Exam
Fluorescein Test
Schirmer Tear Test
Myelogram

X-Rays
MRI
Blood Tests
Ophthalmologic Examination

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

Chow Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

French Bull Danes sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chow Shepherds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

French Bull 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.

Chow 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 French Bull Dane, it's at least 12 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 Chow Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most French Bull Danes usually need at least 120 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 Chow Shepherds usually need at least 75 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 French Bull Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Chow Shepherds 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.

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

Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a French Bull Dane is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a French Bull Dane 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.

The average per month expenses of a Chow 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.

French Bull Danes make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Chow Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

French Bull Danes have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Chow Shepherds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

French Bull Danes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chow Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

French Bull Danes are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Chow Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

French Bull Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Chow Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.