Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Great Dane
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Great Danes.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Great Dane is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - The Great Dane is very child friendly. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Great Dane.
- Grooming - Both the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and Great Dane are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Great Dane bark/howls frequently. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Great Dane |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 7-10 yrs. |
| Height | 26-30 in. | 28-38 in. |
| Weight | 80-150 lb | 100-200 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Turkey | Not Specified |
| Origin Year | 4000 BC | 1400 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 70°F | 55°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | Very High | Very High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Medium | Medium-High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Great Dane |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Below Average |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Great Dane |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 7-10 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Mitral Valve Disease | No | Yes |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosis | No | Yes |
| Persistent Right Aortic Arch | No | Yes |
| Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | No | Yes |
| Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Great Dane |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn&white | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Liver | Yes | No |
| Red Fawn | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Blue & White | No | Yes |
| Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Chocolate & White | No | Yes |
| Chocolate Brindle | No | Yes |
| Harlequin | No | Yes |
| Mantle | No | Yes |
| Mantle Merle | No | Yes |
| Merle | No | Yes |
| Merlequin | No | Yes |
| Silver | No | Yes |