Last Updated: Jun 17, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Azawakh: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Azawakh: Overview
- Great Dane versus Azawakh: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Azawakh
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Azawakh
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Azawakh
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Azawakh
- Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Azawakh
- The Popularity of Great Dane versus Popularity of Azawakh
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Azawakh
- Do Great Danes shed more than Azawakhs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Azawakh?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Azawakh?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Azawakh
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Azawakhs?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Azawakh
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Azawakh. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Azawakh: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Azawakh? 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 Azawakh 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 Azawakh.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Azawakh 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 Azawakh. 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 Azawakh.
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 Azawakh.
Great Dane versus Azawakh: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Azawakh is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Azawakh 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 Azawakh 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 Azawakh: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Azawakh 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 Azawakh
| Factor | Great Dane | Azawakh |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 33 to 55 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 13.5 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 | No Data | |
| 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 Azawakh. 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 Azawakh is 81 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Azawakh, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Azawakh.
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 Azawakh
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Azawakh are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Azawakh
The Great Dane and the Azawakh are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Azawakh are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Azawakh
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Azawakh.
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 Azawakh weighs 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. The Azawakh is 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Azawakh
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 Azawakh is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Azawakh is 13.5 years.
The Azawakh live longer than the Great Dane.
Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Azawakh
The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Great Dane.
This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh 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 Azawakh has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Azawakh by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 1 Azawakhs.
The Popularity of Great Dane versus Popularity of Azawakh
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 Azawakh over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Great Dane is more popular with dog owners than the Azawakh. 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 Azawakh is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Great Dane
Popularity of Azawakh
| Year | Great Dane Popularity Rank | Azawakh Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | no data |
| 2014 | 15 | no data |
| 2015 | 15 | no data |
| 2016 | 14 | no data |
| 2017 | 14 | no data |
| 2018 | 16 | no data |
| 2019 | 17 | 190.0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 193.0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 185.0 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Azawakh
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Danes shed more than Azawakhs?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Azawakhs shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Azawakh?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Azawakhs are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Azawakh?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Azawakh?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Azawakh
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Azawakhs?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Azawakhs 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 Azawakhs?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Azawakhs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Azawakh
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Azawakh?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Azawakh?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Azawakhs 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 Azawakh. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Spanish Mastiff Great Dane versus Carolina Dog Great Dane versus Alaskan Malamute Great Dane versus Silky Terrier Great Dane versus Flat-Coated Retriever Great Dane versus Manchester Terrier Great Dane versus Standard Schnauzer Great Dane versus Westiepoo Great Dane versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Great Dane versus Lakeland Terrier Great Dane versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Great Dane versus Weimaraner Great Dane versus American Foxhound Great Dane versus Saint Berdoodle Great Dane versus Swedish Vallhund Great Dane versus Airedale Terrier Great Dane versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Great Dane versus Scottish Terrier
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Azawakh. 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 Azawakh better suits you and your family.