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

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

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

Yorkineses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Avoid Yorkineses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Great Dane, Great Pyrenees

Yorkshire Terrier, Pekingese

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

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Brindle
Fawn

Black
Fawn
Cream
Brindle
Gray
Blue
Silver

Great Pyredanes have medium-length coats.

Yorkineses are known for their coat 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 Yorkinese can have a litter of 4-6 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 are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Yorkineses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Portacaval Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Osteosarcoma
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Wobbler's Syndrome

KCS
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Physical Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Neurological Testing

Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy
Respiratory Tests
Heart Testing

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

Yorkineses 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.

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

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

Playing, Chasing kitty, Brushing, Car rides, Walks, Chase, Tug-of-war, Laser, Wrestling, Walk, Fetch, Walking, Playing fetch, Catch, Everything, Catch ball, Chase tail, Frisbee, Tug of war, Cuddling, Sleeping, Exploring, Play, Loving, Dog Parks, Running, Playdate, Ball

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 Yorkinese, it's at least 6 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 Yorkineses 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.

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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors

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 5-14 pound (2 - 6 kg) Yorkinese 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 Pyredane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Yorkinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Yorkinese is between $34 - $42. This makes an average of $408 - $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.

Yorkinese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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.

Yorkineses 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.

Yorkineses are not suitable for children.

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

Yorkineses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.