Great Dane vs Broholmer Comparison – Which dog is better Apollo of Dogs or Danish Broholmer Danish Mastiff?

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Name	Great Dane	Broholmer
Origins	Germany	Denmark
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Danish Broholmer Danish Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Dane vs Broholmer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Great Dane vs Broholmer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Great Dane or Broholmer? Is the Great Dane bigger than the Broholmer breed? Is a Great Dane smaller than a Broholmer?	Giant	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Great Dane or Broholmer? Great Dane vs Broholmer weight comparison:	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Male: 110-150 pounds (50-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (40-58 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Male: 130 pounds (59 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or Broholmer? Is a Great Dane taller than a Broholmer?	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Great Dane vs Broholmer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Dane or Broholmer? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Great Dane and Broholmer?	$800-$1200	$1300-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Broholmer?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Average: The Broholmer is a commonly available dog breed.

Great Dane vs Broholmer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Great Dane or Broholmer smarter? Which is best? Great Dane vs Broholmer intelligence:	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Broholmer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Great Dane vs Broholmer trainability comparison. What's the difference between Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Broholmer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Dane or Broholmer?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Broholmer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Dane or Broholmer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Broholmer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Great Dane vs Broholmer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Dane or Broholmer? Great Dane vs Broholmer behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Protective Confident Friendly Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Broholmer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Broholmer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Great Dane vs Broholmer social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Broholmer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Broholmer dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Broholmer? 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.	Broholmer dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Dane vs Broholmer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Dane vs Broholmer playfulness comparison:	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Broholmers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Broholmer is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Dane or Broholmer?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	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 Broholmer indoors.
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Great Dane vs Broholmer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Broholmer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Broholmer?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Dane vs Broholmer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Dane or Broholmer?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Broholmer bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Great Dane more dangerous than a Broholmer?	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Broholmer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Dane vs Broholmer mouthiness comparison:	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Broholmer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Dane vs Broholmer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Dane vs Broholmer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Broholmers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Broholmer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Broholmer 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	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Broholmer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Great Dane vs Broholmer lifespan comparison. How long do Great Dane and Broholmer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Great Dane and Broholmer?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Broholmer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	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 Broholmer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Great Dane vs Broholmer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Dane or Broholmer? Great Dane vs Broholmer energy level comparison:	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Broholmer dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs Broholmer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Broholmer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Broholmer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Broholmer?	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Broholmer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Dane vs Broholmer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Dane or Broholmer? Does the Great Dane breed eat more than the Broholmer breed?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Dane vs Broholmer weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Broholmer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Great Dane vs Broholmer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Dane vs Broholmer coat comparison:	Dense	Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Great Dane and Broholmer color? Great Dane vs Broholmer color comparison:	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Red Yellow Golden
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Dane or Broholmer? Great Dane vs Broholmer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Broholmer doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or Broholmer? Do Great Dane dogs shed more than Broholmer dogs?	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Broholmer dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Dane or Broholmer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Dane vs Broholmer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Dane or Broholmer?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Broholmer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Great Dane vs Broholmer?	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 Broholmer is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Great Dane vs Broholmer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	Broholmer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Broholmer? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Broholmer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Dane or Broholmer?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Broholmer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Broholmer?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Broholmer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Broholmer? Can a Great Dane and a Broholmer be friends? Do Great Dane dogs get along with Broholmer dogs?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Broholmer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Broholmer 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 Broholmer 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.	Broholmers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Broholmer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Dane or Broholmer? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Dane vs Broholmer?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Broholmer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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 Broholmer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Dane and Broholmer have? Great Dane vs Broholmer litter size comparison:	10-15 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Great Dane vs Broholmer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club

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