Loving
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Going
Social
Quiet
Reserved

Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Opinionated
Charming

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

Havapekes are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Saint Danes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Havapekes as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Saint Bernard, Great Dane

Pekingese, Havanese

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid 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®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn
Brindle

Black
Gray
Blue
Cream

Saint Danes have short coats.

Havapekes are known for their coat length.

A Saint 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.

A Havapeke can have a litter of 1-9 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.

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

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

The Saint Dane breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Myotonia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Liver Shunts

Cardiac
Eye
Blood
Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

Saint Danes are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Havapekes are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

Saint Danes need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

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

Havapekes are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Saint Danes are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Walking, Rough Housing, Running, Tug-of-war, Long walks, Road trip, Tug of war, Fetch, Playing outside, Napping, Being lazy, Chase, Cuddle, Walk, Naps

Play keep away

The Saint Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Havapekes 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.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 160-200 pound (73 - 91 kg) Saint Dane 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 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Havapeke 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 Saint Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Havapeke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Saint 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 a Havapeke is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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.

Havapekes have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Saint Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Havapekes have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

Saint Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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

The Havapeke is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.