Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Familiar
Rational

Germany

United States

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

Labrador Retriever and Bouvier des Flandres

3000 BC

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Brown

Great Danes have short coats.

Bouvadors have medium-length coats.

A Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 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 Bouvador can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Great Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

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

While the Bouvador breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Hemolytic Anemia

Myotonia

Ear Infections
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Food Allergies

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Complete Blood Count
Elimination Diet

Great Danes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bouvadors sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Great Danes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Bouvadors are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Dane, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bouvador, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Danes usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bouvadors usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Great Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Bouvador requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 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 55-90 pound (25 - 41 kg) Bouvador feed 3 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 Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Bouvador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $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 Bouvador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

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

Bouvadors can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Bouvadors make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Great Danes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bouvadors are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

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

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

Bouvadors are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Bouvadors are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.