German Shepherd vs Great Dane
Compare German Shepherds to Great Danes. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
7-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1899 AD
-1400 BC
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Great Dane
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium to High
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
7-10 Years
German Shepherd
Great Dane
German Shepherd
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
German Shepherd
Great Dane
