Great Dane vs Poodle
Compare Great Danes to Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
7-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Poodle
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
-1400 BC
1200 AD
Great Dane
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Poodle
Great Dane
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Great Dane
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium to High
None
Great Dane
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Great Dane
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Poodle
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
12-15 Years
Great Dane
Poodle
Great Dane
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Great Dane
Poodle
