Curious
Independent
Agile
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Fearless
Faithful

Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Fearless
Reserved

Westekes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Schipperke, West Highland White Terrier

Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

Brindle
Red
Fawn
Black
Brown

Westekes are known for their coat length.

Doberdanes have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Westeke can have a litter of 3-7 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 Doberdane 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.

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

Doberdanes are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Wobbler's Syndrome

Allergies

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Bloat

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Neurological Examination
Blood Chemistry

Westekes 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.

Doberdanes 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 Westeke, it's at least 7 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 Doberdane, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Westekes 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.

In general most Doberdanes 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 Westeke requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Doberdane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-14 pound (6 - 6 kg) Westeke 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.

For an average 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Doberdane 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.

The average cost of a Westeke is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Doberdane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Westeke is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Doberdane 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Doberdanes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Westekes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Doberdanes are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Westekes are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Westekes are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Doberdanes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.