Great Dane vs Greyhound
Compare the Great Dane to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Danes and Greyhounds.
Great Dane
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Greyhound
Origin Country
Unspecified
Egypt
Origin Year
-1400 BC
-4000 BC
Great Dane
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Greyhound
Great Dane
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Greyhound
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Dane
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None
Great Dane
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Great Dane
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
12-15 Years
Great Dane
Greyhound
Great Dane
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Great Dane
Greyhound
