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Name	Pharaoh Hound	Great Dane	Scottish Terrier
Origins	Malta	Germany	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Kelb Tal-Fenek	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Aberdeenie Scottie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Medium	Giant	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Great Dane? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier weight comparison:	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Frequent: The Pharaoh Hound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Pharaoh Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier trainability comparison.	Pharaoh Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pharaoh Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Intelligent Affectionate Sociable Trainable	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Playful Independent Alert Quick Selfish
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Pharaoh Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Average to High: Pharaoh Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier social needs comparison:	Pharaoh Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Pharaoh Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	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.	Scottish 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Pharaoh Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Low to Average: The Pharaoh Hound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	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 Pharaoh Hound indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Pharaoh Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Scottish Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hound 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.	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.	Scottish 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.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Pharaoh Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Scottish Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Pharaoh Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Scottish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Craniomandibular Osteopathy Scottie Cramp
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Pharaoh Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Pharaoh Hound, Great Dane and Scottish Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hound: 13 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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 Scottish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier energy level comparison:	Pharaoh Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pharaoh Hound dogs have an average exercise need.	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	2 to 2.5 cup 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	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Pharaoh Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier coat comparison:	Shiny	Dense	Wiry
Colors What are the original Pharaoh Hound, Great Dane and Scottish Terrier color?	Tan Red White Golden Chestnut	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Red Silver Brindle Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Pharaoh Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or {name3 shedding:	Pharaoh Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Pharaoh Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pharaoh Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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 Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pharaoh Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	Scottish Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier?	Pharaoh Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Yes Pharaoh Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Scottish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pharaoh Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Scottish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pharaoh Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Scottish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier 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.	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: Pharaoh Hound or Great Dane or Scottish Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	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.	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.	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: Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier?	Not really Pharaoh Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Terrier 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?	Not really 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat 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.

Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Pharaoh Hound and Great Dane and Scottish Terrier have?	6-8 puppies	10-15 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Pharaoh Hound vs Great Dane vs Scottish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 Club Espanol De Terriers

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