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

Active
Protective
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Kind
Sweet
Tenacious
Trainable
Fearless

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

Curssets are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Great Dane, Great Pyrenees

Black Mouth Cur and Basset Hound

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Brindle
Fawn

Brown
Black
Fawn
Brindle

Great Pyredanes have medium-length coats.

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

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.

A Cursset 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.

Great Pyredanes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Cursset breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Osteosarcoma
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Wobbler's Syndrome

None

Physical Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Neurological Testing

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Optical Examination

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

Curssets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per 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.

Curssets 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 Pyredane, it's at least 9 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 Cursset, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Curssets usually need at least 50 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 45-95 pound (20 - 43 kg) Cursset feed 3 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 Pyredane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

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.

The average per month expenses of a Cursset 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.

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

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

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

The Cursset is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

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

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

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

Great Pyredanes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Curssets are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.