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Compare Great Dane and Sloughi. Which is better: Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound?
Name | Great Dane | Sloughi | Greyhound |
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Group | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 14 | 188 | 156 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound breeds. |
Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane |
Sloughi Moghrebi Berber Greyhound | English Greyhound |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Large | Giant |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) | Male: 55-65 pounds (25-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg) | Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) | Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg) | Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound height comparison: | Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) | Male: 26.4-28.3 inches (66-72 cm), Female: 24-26.7 inches (61-68 cm) | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) | Male: 26.4-28.3 inches (69 cm), Female: 24-26.7 inches (64.5 cm) | Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds. | $800-$1200 | $800-$1000 | $500-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? | Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Sloughi is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | 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, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which is easiest to train? | Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. | Sloughi dogs are quite easy to train. | Greyhound dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is most alert? | Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Sloughi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is most protective? | Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Sloughi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound? Compare temperaments. |
Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved |
Playful Independent Alert Sensitive Intelligent Sweet Faithful |
Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound? | Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average: Sloughi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound social needs comparison: | Great Dane dogs are a social breed. | Sloughi dogs need for social interaction is average. | Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Sloughi dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Sloughi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Sloughi rarely barks. | Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is most playful? | Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Sloughis, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed. | Apartment-friendly dog the Sloughi breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Sloughi dogs adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? | 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Sloughi has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which uses mouth most during play? | Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Sloughi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sloughi bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed lives longest? |
7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Sloughi: 13 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues? | Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs. | Sloughis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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 Sloughi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound 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 | No data available |
Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which breed is most active? | Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs. | Sloughi dogs are high-energy dogs. | Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal. | Sloughi dogs have an average exercise need. | Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? | Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep. | Sloughi dogs don't need too much sleep. | Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Sloughi has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which needs most food? | 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals | 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. | Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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, Sloughi, and Greyhound. What colors are available? |
Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle |
Black Cream Fawn Brindle Spotted |
Black Gray Red Blue White |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Sloughi requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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. | The Sloughi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Sloughi has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Dense Straight | Fine |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? Great Dane or Sloughi or {name3 shedding: | Great Dane dogs shed moderately. | Sloughi dogs shed moderately. | Greyhound dogs shed moderately. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which is best with kids? | Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Sloughi dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Greyhound 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. | Sloughi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly? | Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Sloughi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? | Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Sloughi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Sloughi or Greyhound? | Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Sloughi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound? |
Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Sloughi dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Greyhound 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 Sloughi is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Greyhound 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. | Sloughis are usually recommended for elderly people. | Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | 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, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Sloughi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which is best for draft work? | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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 Sloughi vs Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. Which has most puppies? | 10-15 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 1-12 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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, Sloughi, and Greyhound. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Great Dane vs Sloughi vs Greyhound Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, Sloughi, and Greyhound. 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 | No data available |
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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