Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Goldendoodle: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Goldendoodle: Overview
- Great Dane versus Goldendoodle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Goldendoodle
- Appearance (Colors) of the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Goldendoodle
- Price of Great Dane versus Price of Goldendoodle
- Adopting the Great Dane versus Adopting the Goldendoodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Goldendoodle
- Do Great Danes shed more than Goldendoodles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Goldendoodles?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Goldendoodle?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Goldendoodles?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Goldendoodle?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Goldendoodles?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Goldendoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Goldendoodle
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Goldendoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Goldendoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Goldendoodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle? 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 Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle. 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 Goldendoodle.
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 Goldendoodle.
Great Dane versus Goldendoodle: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Great Dane versus Goldendoodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle
| Factor | Great Dane | Goldendoodle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 50 to 90 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| 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 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $2160 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | $1500 – $2500 |
| 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 Goldendoodle. 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 Goldendoodle is 90 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Goldendoodle, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Goldendoodle.
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 Goldendoodle
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle
The Great Dane and the Goldendoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Goldendoodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle.
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 Goldendoodle weighs 50 to 90 pounds when fully grown. The Goldendoodle is 20 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Great Dane and the Goldendoodle
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
Goldendoodle Colors
The Goldendoodle comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Apricot / Beige
- Black
- White / Cream
- Golden
- Brown / Chocolate
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Merle (Blue)
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
The Goldendoodle comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Apricot / Beige
- Brown / Chocolate
- Golden
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Goldendoodle
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 Goldendoodle is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Goldendoodle is 12.5 years.
The Goldendoodle live longer than the Great Dane.
Price of Great Dane versus Price of Goldendoodle
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 Goldendoodle puppy is $2160. The price of the Goldendoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of the Goldendoodle can be as low as $300 and as high as $16000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4237 Goldendoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Goldendoodle is more expensive than the Great Dane.
| Great Dane | Goldendoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1560 | $2160 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $2000 | $1500 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Goldendoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Danes and many Goldendoodles 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, Goldendoodles are also available for adoption. For example, Won 7 is a Male Goldendoodle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Goldendoodles like Won 7 that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Marmaduke is the name of another Great Dane (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Rocko is an adorable Male Goldendoodle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Great Danes and Goldendoodles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Goldendoodle
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Goldendoodles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Danes shed more than Goldendoodles?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Goldendoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Goldendoodles are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Goldendoodles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Goldendoodles?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Goldendoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Goldendoodle?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Goldendoodles are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Goldendoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Goldendoodles?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Goldendoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Goldendoodle?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Goldendoodles 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 Goldendoodles?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Goldendoodles bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Goldendoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Goldendoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Goldendoodle
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Goldendoodles 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 Goldendoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Goldendoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Goldendoodle?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Goldendoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Goldendoodle?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Goldendoodles are very good 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 Goldendoodle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus King Shepherd Great Dane versus Portuguese Pointer Great Dane versus Komondor Great Dane versus Japanese Chin Great Dane versus Papipoo Great Dane versus Mudi Great Dane versus Alaskan Klee Kai Great Dane versus Whoodle Great Dane versus Newfoundland Great Dane versus Keeshond Great Dane versus Belgian Tervuren Great Dane versus Morkie Great Dane versus Bernese Mountain Dog Great Dane versus Beaglier Great Dane versus Pointer
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Goldendoodle. 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 Goldendoodle better suits you and your family.