Great Dane vs Newfoundland
Compare Great Danes to Newfoundlands. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-10 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
100-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Origin Country
Unspecified
Canada
Origin Year
-1400 BC
1600 AD
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-10 Years
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Great Dane
Newfoundland
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Great Dane
Newfoundland
