Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Dominant
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Calm
Reserved
Suspicious

Playful
Funny
Loving
Dignified
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Gentle
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
Polite
Still

Presa Danes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Presa Canario, Great Dane

Old English Sheepdog, Scottish Deerhound

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

Gray
White
Blue
Black

Presa Danes have short coats.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs are known for their coat length.

A Presa 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.

An Old Deerhound Sheepdog can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Presa Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Bone Cancer

Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

None Known

Entropion
Deafness
Demodicosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes
Microphthalmia
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Thrombocytopenia
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Cryptorchidism
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Osteochondrodysplasia

Blood Analysis
Full Physical Eexamination by the Veterinarian to test the range of movement in the joint areas
Cardiac Test

Dna For Pra
Eye examination
Blood Work
Hearing Tests
Complete Physical Examination
MRI scan of the spinal cord and brain
Heart Testing

Presa Dane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Presa Danes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Presa Danes are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Presa Dane dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs 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 Presa Dane, 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 Old Deerhound Sheepdog, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Presa Danes usually need at least 45 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 Old Deerhound Sheepdogs usually need at least 180 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 Presa Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs 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.

Presa 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, Old Deerhound Sheepdog should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Presa Dane is somewhere $3.50 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of an Old Deerhound Sheepdog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Presa Dane 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 an Old Deerhound Sheepdog 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.

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

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

Presa Danes have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Presa Danes are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Presa Danes are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Presa Danes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Old Deerhound Sheepdogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.