Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Trustworthy

Choose a Great Dane if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Golden Boxers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Germany

United States

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

Golden Retriever and Boxer

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

3000 BC

2000s

Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Fawn
Brown
Black

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 Golden Boxer 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.

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

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Myotonia

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Foot Cysts And Infection
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Great Danes thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Golden Boxers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Great Dane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Boxer has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Great Danes need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Golden Boxers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Walking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Walk, Nap, Sniffing around, Play keep away, Fetch, Chasing Cats, Running, Treats, Play, Smelling, Exploring, Walks, Sniffing, Playing, Kisses, Jumping, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Dog Parks, Hiking, Waking, Tug of war, Fetching

Walking, Showers, Eatting, Playing catch, Walks, Sleeping, Fetch, Cuddling, Training, Runs, Frisibe, Cuddle, Walk, Tug-of-war

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.

Golden Boxers 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 Golden Boxer, it's at least 11 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 Golden Boxers usually need at least 120 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 Golden Boxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 60-75 pound (27 - 34 kg) Golden Boxer 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 Golden Boxer 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 Golden Boxer is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Golden Boxers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Golden Boxers 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.

Golden Boxers 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.

Golden Boxers 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.

Golden Boxers 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.

Golden Boxers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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