Last Updated: Jun 17, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Akbash: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Akbash: Overview
- Great Dane versus Akbash: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Akbash
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Akbash
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Akbash
- Appearance (Colors) of the Great Dane and the Akbash
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Akbash
- Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Akbash
- Price of Great Dane versus Price of Akbash
- Adopting the Great Dane versus Adopting the Akbash
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Akbash
- Do Great Danes shed more than Akbashs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Akbash?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Akbash?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Akbashs?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Akbash?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Akbash
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Akbashs?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akbash?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Akbashs?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akbashs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Akbash
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akbashs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Akbash. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Akbash: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Akbash? 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 Akbash 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 Akbash.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Akbash 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 Akbash. 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 Akbash.
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 Akbash.
Great Dane versus Akbash: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Akbash is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Akbash is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Great Dane and the Akbash are Working Dogs. This means both the Great Dane and the Akbash 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.
Great Dane versus Akbash: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Akbash 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 Akbash
| Factor | Great Dane | Akbash |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 75 to 140 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 27 to 34 inches |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $750 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | $400 – $800 |
| Temperament Score | 81.5 percent | 87.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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 Akbash. 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 Akbash is 83 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Akbash, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Akbash.
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 Akbash
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Akbash are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Akbash
The Great Dane and the Akbash are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Akbash are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Akbash
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Akbash.
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 Akbash weighs 75 to 140 pounds when fully grown. The Akbash is 27 to 34 inches when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Great Dane and the Akbash
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
Akbash Colors
The Akbash comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Apricot / Beige
The Akbash comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Akbash
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 Akbash is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Akbash is 11.0 years.
The Akbash live longer than the Great Dane.
Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Akbash
The Akbash has a better temperament than the Great Dane.
This is because the temperament score for the Akbash is 87.5 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 87.5 percent, the Akbash has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Akbash by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 16 Akbashs.
Price of Great Dane versus Price of Akbash
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 Akbash puppy is $750. The price of the Akbash typically ranges from $400 – $800. However, the price of the Akbash can be as low as $150 and as high as $2300. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 38 Akbash puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Great Dane is more expensive than the Akbash.
| Great Dane | Akbash | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1560 | $750 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $2000 | $400 to $800 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Akbash. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Akbash 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 Akbashs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Akbash 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 Akbash
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Danes and many Akbashs 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 Marmaduke that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Great Danes like Marmaduke on pefinder.com.
Also, like Great Danes, Akbashs are also available for adoption. For example, King is a Male Akbash that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Akbashs like King that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Curly is the name of another Great Dane (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, U-Marty is an adorable Male Akbash on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Great Danes and Akbashs that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Akbash
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Akbashs can be left alone for some time without problems.
Do Great Danes shed more than Akbashs?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Akbashs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Akbash?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Akbashs are moderately easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Akbash?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Akbashs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Akbashs?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Akbashs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Akbash?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Akbashs are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Akbash
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Akbashs do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Akbashs?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Akbashs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akbash?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Akbashs 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 Akbashs?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Akbashs bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akbashs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Akbashs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Akbash
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Akbashs 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 Akbashs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Akbashs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Akbash?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Akbashs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Akbash?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Akbashs 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 Akbash. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Standard Schnauzer Great Dane versus Great Dane Great Dane versus Irish Wolfhound Great Dane versus Maltese Great Dane versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Great Dane versus Neapolitan Mastiff Great Dane versus Bich Poo Great Dane versus Pyredoodle Great Dane versus Swedish Vallhund Great Dane versus Border Terrier Great Dane versus Labrador Retriever Great Dane versus Puli Great Dane versus Tibetan Terrier Great Dane versus Labradoodle Great Dane versus German Wirehaired Pointer Great Dane versus Shiba Inu Great Dane versus Chinook
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Akbash. 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 Akbash better suits you and your family.