Chihuahua vs Great Dane
Compare Chihuahuas to Great Danes. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
7-10 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Origin Country
Mexico
Unspecified
Origin Year
1850 AD
-1400 BC
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
7-10 Years
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Chihuahua
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Great Dane
