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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bloodhound is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Great Dane is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Bloodhound and Great Dane are great with children.
- Grooming - The Great Dane is very easy to groom. The Bloodhound has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Bloodhound and Great Dane are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| 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 |
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 | 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 |