Great Dane vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Compare Great Danes to Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
10-11 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
24-29 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
85-140 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origin Country
Unspecified
Switzerland
Origin Year
-1400 BC
1515 AD
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
10-11 Years
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
