Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Sloughi: Overview
- Great Dane versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Sloughi
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Sloughi
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Sloughi
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Sloughi
- Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Great Dane
- The Popularity of Great Dane versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Sloughi
- Do Great Danes shed more than Sloughis?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Sloughi?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Sloughi?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Sloughi
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Sloughis?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Sloughi
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Sloughi? 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi.
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 Sloughi.
Great Dane versus Sloughi: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Sloughi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Sloughi is a large-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 Sloughi belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Great Dane versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Sloughi 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 Sloughi
| Factor | Great Dane | Sloughi |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 81.5 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | ||
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 15 | 189 |
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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Sloughi, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Sloughi.
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 Sloughi
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Sloughi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Sloughi
The Great Dane and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Sloughi.
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 Sloughi weighs 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. The Sloughi is 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Sloughi
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 Sloughi is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Sloughi is 14.0 years.
The Sloughi live longer than the Great Dane.
Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Great Dane
The Sloughi has a better temperament than the Great Dane.
This is because the temperament score for the Sloughi is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Great Dane is 81.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 81.5 percent, the Great Dane has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 3 Sloughis.
The Popularity of Great Dane versus Popularity of Sloughi
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Great Dane and the Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Great Dane is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Great Dane is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Great Dane
Popularity of Sloughi
| Year | Great Dane Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | no data |
| 2014 | 15 | no data |
| 2015 | 15 | no data |
| 2016 | 14 | 185.0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 188.0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 192.0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 191.0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 189.0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 193.0 |
Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Sloughi
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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Great Dane.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Sloughi than for the Great Dane.
4 health tests are recommended for Great Dane while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Danes and in Sloughis.
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.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi 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 Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi 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 Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Sloughi
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Danes shed more than Sloughis?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Sloughis shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Sloughi?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Sloughi?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Sloughi
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Sloughis?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Sloughis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Sloughi
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Sloughi?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Sloughis 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 Sloughi. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Chow Chow Great Dane versus Pekingese Great Dane versus Yorkshire Terrier Great Dane versus Bich Poo Great Dane versus Great Pyrenees Great Dane versus Boykin Spaniel Great Dane versus Irish Water Spaniel Great Dane versus Saint Berdoodle Great Dane versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Great Dane versus Azawakh Great Dane versus Cavapoo Great Dane versus American Bulldog Great Dane versus Mal Shi Great Dane versus American Water Spaniel Great Dane versus Welsh Terrier Great Dane versus Lhasapoo Great Dane versus Cockalier Great Dane versus Sealyham Terrier
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Sloughi. 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 Sloughi better suits you and your family.