Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
- Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler
- Appearance (Colors) of the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler
- Price of Great Dane versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
- Adopting the Great Dane versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
- Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler
- Do Great Danes shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Lancashire Heelers?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Lancashire Heeler
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Lancashire Heeler: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Great Dane and for the Lancashire Heeler. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler.
Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Lancashire Heeler is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Great Dane belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Lancashire Heeler belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Lancashire Heeler based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
| Factor | Great Dane | Lancashire Heeler |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 13 to 15 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 9 to 14 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 11.5 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $420 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | $200 – $500 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Dane in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Lancashire Heeler. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Great Dane is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Lancashire Heeler is 78 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Lancashire Heeler, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Lancashire Heeler.
This is because Great Danes are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Great Dane will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Great Dane :-). We are for the Great Dane. So get a Great Dane!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
The Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler.
The Great Dane weighs 100 to 200 pounds when fully grown. The Great Dane is 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Lancashire Heeler weighs 13 to 15 pounds when fully grown. The Lancashire Heeler is 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler
Great Dane Colors
The Great Dane comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Black
- Harlequin
- Merle (Blue)
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
- Brindle
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Merle (Red)
- Bicolor
- Gray / Blue / Silver
The Great Dane comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Brown / Chocolate
- Black
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Golden
- Merle (Blue)
- Harlequin
- Brindle
Lancashire Heeler Colors
The Lancashire Heeler comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Black
- Apricot / Beige
The Lancashire Heeler comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Black
- White / Cream
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler
The lifespan of the Great Dane is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of the Great Dane is 8.5 years.
The lifespan of the Lancashire Heeler is between 9 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Lancashire Heeler is 11.5 years.
The Lancashire Heeler live longer than the Great Dane.
Price of Great Dane versus Price of Lancashire Heeler
The average price of the Great Dane puppy is $1560. The price of the Great Dane typically ranges from $1000 – $2000. However, the price of a Great Dane can be as low as $100 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1324 Great Dane puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Lancashire Heeler puppy is $420. The price of the Lancashire Heeler typically ranges from $200 – $500. However, the price of the Lancashire Heeler can be as low as $200 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 8 Lancashire Heeler puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Great Dane is more expensive than the Lancashire Heeler.
| Great Dane | Lancashire Heeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1560 | $420 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $2000 | $200 to $500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Lancashire Heeler. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Lancashire Heeler puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Great Danes. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Lancashire Heelers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Lancashire Heeler puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Great Dane versus Adopting the Lancashire Heeler
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Danes and many Lancashire Heelers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Great Dane named Titan that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Great Danes like Titan on pefinder.com.
Also, like Great Danes, Lancashire Heelers are also available for adoption. For example, Bob is a Male Lancashire Heeler that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Lancashire Heelers like Bob that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Moe is the name of another Great Dane (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Gunner is an adorable Male Lancashire Heeler on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Great Danes and Lancashire Heelers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Lancashire Heeler
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Great Dane is prone to more genetic health problems than the Lancashire Heeler.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Great Dane than for the Lancashire Heeler.
4 health tests are recommended for Great Dane while 3 tests are recommended for the Lancashire Heeler.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Danes and in Lancashire Heelers.
Great Dane Health Problems
Great Danes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Great Dane puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Great Dane puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Great Dane breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Great Danes for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Danes here.
Lancashire Heeler Health Problems
Lancashire Heelers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Lancashire Heeler puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Lancashire Heeler puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Lancashire Heeler breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Lancashire Heelers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Lancashire Heelers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Lancashire Heelers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Danes shed more than Lancashire Heelers?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Lancashire Heelers shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Lancashire Heelers are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Lancashire Heelers?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Lancashire Heelers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Lancashire Heeler?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Lancashire Heelers are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Lancashire Heelers do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Lancashire Heelers?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Lancashire Heelers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Lancashire Heeler?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Lancashire Heelers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Lancashire Heelers?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Lancashire Heelers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Lancashire Heelers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Lancashire Heeler
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Lancashire Heelers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Lancashire Heelers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Lancashire Heelers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Lancashire Heeler?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Lancashire Heelers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Lancashire Heeler?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Lancashire Heelers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Great Dane compares to other breeds aside from the Lancashire Heeler. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Skye Terrier Great Dane versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Great Dane versus Azawakh Great Dane versus Golden Retriever Great Dane versus Icelandic Sheepdog Great Dane versus Papillon Great Dane versus Finnish Spitz Great Dane versus Spanish Mastiff Great Dane versus Borzoi Great Dane versus English Springer Spaniel Great Dane versus Lakeland Terrier Great Dane versus Peek A Poo Great Dane versus Pyrenean Mastiff Great Dane versus American Water Spaniel Great Dane versus Basset Hound Great Dane versus Great Pyrenees Great Dane versus Canaan Dog Great Dane versus Dogo Argentino
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Lancashire Heeler. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Great Dane and the Lancashire Heeler better suits you and your family.