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Name	Great Dane	Goldendoodle	Chinese Crested
Origins	Germany	United States Canada	China
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested breeds.	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden	Crested Puff Chinese Crested
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Large	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested? Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which is easiest to train?	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed is most alert?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed is most protective?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested? Compare temperaments.	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet
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: Chinese Crested 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 Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chinese Crested 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.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. 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.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Chinese Crested 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 Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed is most playful?	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
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Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested?	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.	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which uses mouth most during play?	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which breed lives longest?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has fewer health issues?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Chinese Crested 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).	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested 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 Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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 Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which needs most food?	8 to 10 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.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. What colors are available?	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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 Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Silky Thick Double Hairless
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested? Great Dane or Goldendoodle or {name3 shedding:	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which is best with kids?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are 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.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Goldendoodle or Chinese Crested?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested?	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested 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 Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested 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.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	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, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has most military use?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Dane vs Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. Which has most puppies?	10-15 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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 Goldendoodle vs Chinese Crested Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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 1991 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, Goldendoodle, and Chinese Crested. 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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