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Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Comparison - Dog breed selector: Apollo of Dogs or Lab or Old English Mastiff? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff breeds.
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Lab
Labrador
Old English Mastiff
English Mastiff
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is the largest?
Giant Large Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff? Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff height comparison:
Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 30 inches (76 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1200 $1000-$2000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff?
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is easiest to train?
Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is most alert?
Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is most protective?
Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff? Compare temperaments.
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Cheerful
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.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff?
Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff social needs comparison:
Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is most playful?
Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever 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 Mastiff indoors.

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff?
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.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which uses mouth most during play?
Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed lives longest?
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which has fewer health issues?
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
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).
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff 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)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Seizures
Cystinuria

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which breed is most active?
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff?
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which needs most food?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. What colors are available?
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Fawn
Brindle
Apricot
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. 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.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff? Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is best with kids?
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Labrador Retriever or Mastiff?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff?
Yes
Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Mastiff 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
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Mastiff 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.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. 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, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. 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 Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Which has most puppies?
10-15 puppies 5-10 puppies 3-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. 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. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, and Mastiff. 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
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
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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