Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Stubborn
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Inquisitive
Aggressive
Selfish
Good-natured
Watchful
Companionable
Opinionated

Great Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Griffoneses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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.

Avoid Griffoneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Germany

United States

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

Brussels Griffon and Pekingese

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

3000 BC

1990s

Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle

Great Danes have short coats.

Griffoneses have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 Griffonese can have a litter of 2-4 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.

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

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Myotonia

Entropion
Cataracts
Lip Fold Pyoderma
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

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

Griffoneses have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

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

Griffoneses are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Great Dane dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

The Griffonese is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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 Griffonese, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Griffoneses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Griffonese feed 2 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 Griffonese is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Griffonese is between $42 - $56. This makes an average of $504 - $672 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 Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Griffonese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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

Griffoneses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Griffoneses are not suitable for children.

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

Griffoneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.