Unfortunately, the Great Pyredane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poolkys are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Poolkys shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Great Pyredanes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Poolkys aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Great Dane, Great Pyrenees

Poodle and Silky Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Brindle
Fawn

Black
Brown
White
Sable
Silver
Fawn

Great Pyredanes have medium-length coats.

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

Straight

Wavy

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 Poolky can have a litter of 3-5 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 Poolky breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Periodontal Disease

Osteosarcoma
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Wobbler's Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Physical Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Neurological Testing

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Great Pyredanes are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Poolkys' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Great Pyredane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Great Pyredanes require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Poolkys need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

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

Poolky dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walk, Run, Nap, Walking, Fetch, Cuddles, Running, Swimming, Playing chase, Hugs, Walks, Naps, Watching tv, Trips, Petting, Brushing, Play, Bedtime, Tag, Tug-of-war, Chewing on toys, Ball toss, Catch treats, Chasing balls

Walk, Fooling around, Humping

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 Poolky, it's at least 7 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 Poolkys 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 Pyredane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Poolkys have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
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 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Poolky feed 0.7 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 Poolky is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Poolky is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Great Pyredane has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Poolky is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Poolkys make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Great Pyredanes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Poolkys 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.

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