Great Dane has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Plott Hound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Alert
Courageous
Bold
Loyal

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

Plott Hounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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.

Plott Hounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

Bloodhound, Cur, Hanoverian Schweisshunden

3000 BC

1750

Working (AKC:1887)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Hound (AKC:2006)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Blue
Black

Black
Brown

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Brindle
Black

Great Danes have short coats.

Plott Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Plott Hound can have a litter of 12-14 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 typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Plott Hound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion

Myotonia

Hip Dysplasia

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Hip X-Rays

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

Plott Hounds' 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.

Plott Hound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Plott Hounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

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

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

Plott Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Chase, Explore, Tug-of-war, Run, Hunt, Walking, Hide & Seek, Cuddle, Walk, Fetch, Cuddling, Playdate, Go to Park, Bath time, Groom, Play

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 Plott Hound, it's at least 9 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 Plott Hounds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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 51-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Plott Hound 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 Plott Hound 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 Plott Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

Great Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Plott Hound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

The Plott Hound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Plott Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Plott Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Plott Hounds 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.

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