Unfortunately, the Great Dane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Standard Wauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured

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

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

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

Standard Schnauzer, Westie

3000 BC

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Black
Brindle
Gray
White
Silver
Red

Great Danes have short coats.

Standard Wauzers 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 Standard Wauzer can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Standard Wauzers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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 Standard Wauzer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Myotonia Congenita

Myotonia

Eye Problems

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Full Physical Examination
DNA for VWD

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

Standard Wauzers 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.

Standard Wauzers 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 Standard Wauzer, 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.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
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 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Standard Wauzer feed 1 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 Standard Wauzer is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 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 Standard Wauzer is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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.

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

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

Standard Wauzers 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.

Standard Wauzers 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.

Standard Wauzers 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.

Standard Wauzers 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.

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