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

Treeing Walker Coonhound has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Affectionate
Confident
Trainable
Clever
Loving

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.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

english foxhound, american foxhound

3000 BC

1800s

Working (AKC:1887)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Hound (AKC:2012)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
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Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Black
Brown
White

Great Danes have short coats.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound can have a litter of 12-13 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound 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

Hip Dysplasia
Polyradiculoneuritis

Myotonia

Otitis Externa

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Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Blood Test
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

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

Treeing Walker Coonhounds' 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.

Treeing Walker Coonhound 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.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds 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.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Great Dane drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Treeing Walker Coonhound has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

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

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

Great Dane dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Treeing Walker Coonhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

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 ball, Walk, Hike, Fetch, Dog Parks, Run, Sniff, Howling, Eating Snacks, Walking, Road trip, Play, Speak, Shake, Hide & Seek, Treat toys, Training, Hiking, Running, Campin, Car rides, Daily Runs, Cuddles, Beach, Swimming, Going for walks, Playing, Biking, Swim, Sniffing

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 Treeing Walker Coonhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) Treeing Walker Coonhound feed 2.8 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound 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 Treeing Walker Coonhound 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.

Treeing Walker Coonhound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

The Treeing Walker Coonhound 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.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds are not cat friendly.

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

Treeing Walker Coonhounds 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.

Treeing Walker Coonhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.