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Name	Great Dane	American Pit Bull Terrier	Brittany
Origins	Germany	United States	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany breeds.	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany? Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$500-$700	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is easiest to train?	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is most alert?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is most protective?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany? Compare temperaments.	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Dane dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is most playful?	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Brittany indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany?	Great Dane dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which uses mouth most during play?	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed lives longest?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has fewer health issues?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which breed is most active?	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany?	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which needs most food?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. What colors are available?	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which drools least?	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Fine	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany? Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is best with kids?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or American Pit Bull Terrier or Brittany?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany?	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which is best for draft work?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has most military use?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has most puppies?	10-15 puppies	5-8 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Great Dane vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Brittany Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Brittany. Which has most recognition?	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	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club	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

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