Bloodhound vs Great Dane
Compare the Bloodhound to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Great Danes.
Compare the Bloodhound to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Great Danes.
Breed Name | Bloodhound | Great Dane |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 7-10 yrs. |
Height | 23-27 in. | 28-38 in. |
Weight | 80-110 lb | 100-200 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | France | Not Specified |
Origin Year | 1000 AD | 1400 BC |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
Medium Yard | Yes | No |
Large Yard | Yes | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 55°F to 85°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | Medium | Medium |
Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 30 mph |
Strength | High | Very High |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
Shedding | Medium | Medium |
Dander | Medium | Medium |
Drool Amount | High | Medium-High |
Breed Name | Bloodhound | Great Dane |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
Independent | No | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
Average | No | No |
Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
Chasing | Average | Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
Hunting | Average | Average |
Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
Watch | Below Average | Average |
Breed Name | Bloodhound | Great Dane |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 11-15 yrs. | 7-10 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Bloat | Yes | Yes |
Cancer | No | Yes |
Dilated Cardiomyopathy | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
Ectropion | Yes | No |
Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Entropion | Yes | No |
Epilepsy | Yes | No |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
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 | Bloodhound | Great Dane |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black & Tan | Yes | No |
Brown | Yes | No |
Liver & Tan | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Black | No | Yes |
Black & White | No | Yes |
Blue | No | Yes |
Blue & White | No | Yes |
Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
Brindle | No | Yes |
Chocolate | No | Yes |
Chocolate & White | No | Yes |
Chocolate Brindle | No | Yes |
Fawn | No | Yes |
Harlequin | No | Yes |
Mantle | No | Yes |
Mantle Merle | No | Yes |
Merle | No | Yes |
Merlequin | No | Yes |
Silver | No | Yes |
White | No | Yes |