Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Hovawart: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Hovawart: Overview
- Great Dane versus Hovawart: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Hovawart
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Hovawart
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Hovawart
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Hovawart
- Temperament of the Hovawart Versus the Great Dane
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Hovawart
- Do Great Danes shed more than Hovawarts?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Hovawart?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Hovawart?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Hovawart?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Hovawart
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Hovawarts?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Hovawart?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Hovawart
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Hovawart. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Hovawart: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Hovawart? 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 Hovawart 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 Hovawart.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Hovawart 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 Hovawart. 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 Hovawart.
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 Hovawart.
Great Dane versus Hovawart: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Hovawart is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Hovawart is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Great Dane and the Hovawart are Working Dogs. This means both the Great Dane and the Hovawart 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 Hovawart: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Hovawart 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 Hovawart
| Factor | Great Dane | Hovawart |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 55 to 110 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 29 inches |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 81.5 percent | 91.7 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
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 Hovawart. 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 Hovawart is 78 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Hovawart, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Hovawart.
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 Hovawart
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Hovawart are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Hovawart
The Great Dane and the Hovawart are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Hovawart are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Hovawart
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Hovawart.
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 Hovawart weighs 55 to 110 pounds when fully grown. The Hovawart is 23 to 29 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Hovawart
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 Hovawart is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Hovawart is 12.0 years.
The Hovawart live longer than the Great Dane.
Temperament of the Hovawart Versus the Great Dane
The Hovawart has a better temperament than the Great Dane.
This is because the temperament score for the Hovawart is 91.7 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 91.7 percent, the Hovawart has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Hovawart by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 24 Hovawarts.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Hovawart
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.
Do Great Danes shed more than Hovawarts?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Hovawarts shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Hovawart?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Hovawarts are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Hovawart?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Hovawarts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Hovawart?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Hovawarts are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Hovawart
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Hovawarts?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Hovawarts get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Hovawart?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Hovawarts 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 Hovawarts?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Hovawarts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Hovawart
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Hovawarts 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 Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Hovawarts can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Hovawart?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Hovawarts 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 Hovawart. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Valley Bulldog Great Dane versus Kerry Blue Terrier Great Dane versus Bordoodle Great Dane versus Chi-Poo Great Dane versus Standard Poodle Great Dane versus Mudi Great Dane versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Great Dane versus Cavapoo Great Dane versus King Shepherd Great Dane versus Goldador Great Dane versus Xoloitzcuintli Great Dane versus Tibetan Mastiff Great Dane versus Bernedoodle Great Dane versus Chinook Great Dane versus Silky Terrier Great Dane versus Black Mouth Cur
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Hovawart. 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 Hovawart better suits you and your family.