Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Toy Poodle: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Toy Poodle: Overview
- Great Dane versus Toy Poodle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle
- Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Toy Poodle
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Toy Poodle
- Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Toy Poodle
- Price of Great Dane versus Price of Toy Poodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Toy Poodle
- Do Great Danes shed more than Toy Poodles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Toy Poodles?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Toy Poodle?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Toy Poodles?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Poodle?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Toy Poodles?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Toy Poodle
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Toy Poodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Toy Poodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle? 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 Toy Poodle 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 Toy Poodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle 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 Toy Poodle. 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 Toy Poodle.
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 Toy Poodle.
Great Dane versus Toy Poodle: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Toy Poodle is a small-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 Toy Poodle belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Great Dane versus Toy Poodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Toy Poodle 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 Toy Poodle
| Factor | Great Dane | Toy Poodle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 6 to 10 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | From 6 to over 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $2760 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | $1894 – $3500 |
| Temperament Score | 81.5 percent | 78.9 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 Toy Poodle. 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 Toy Poodle is 88 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Toy Poodle, we still believe that the Great Dane is a better pet than the Toy Poodle.
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 Toy Poodle
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle
The Great Dane and the Toy Poodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Great Dane versus Toy Poodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle.
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 Toy Poodle weighs 6 to 10 pounds when fully grown. The Toy Poodle is From 6 to over 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Toy Poodle
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 Toy Poodle is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Toy Poodle is 13.5 years.
The Toy Poodle live longer than the Great Dane.
Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Toy Poodle
The Great Dane has a better temperament than the Toy Poodle.
This is because the temperament score for the Great Dane is 81.5 percent while the temperament score for the Toy Poodle is 78.9 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 78.9 percent, the Toy Poodle has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Toy Poodle by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 57 Toy Poodles.
Price of Great Dane versus Price of Toy Poodle
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 Toy Poodle puppy is $2760. The price of the Toy Poodle typically ranges from $1894 – $3500. However, the price of the Toy Poodle can be as low as $450 and as high as $9835. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 872 Toy Poodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Toy Poodle is more expensive than the Great Dane.
| Great Dane | Toy Poodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1560 | $2760 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $2000 | $1894 to $3500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Toy Poodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Toy Poodle 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 Toy Poodles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Toy Poodle 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Toy Poodle
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Toy Poodles do not like to be left alone.
Do Great Danes shed more than Toy Poodles?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Toy Poodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Toy Poodles require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Toy Poodles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Toy Poodles?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Toy Poodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Toy Poodle?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Toy Poodles are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Toy Poodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Toy Poodles?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Toy Poodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Poodle?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Toy Poodles 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 Toy Poodles?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Toy Poodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Toy Poodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Toy Poodle
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Toy Poodles 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 Toy Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Toy Poodles can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Poodle?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Toy Poodles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Toy Poodle?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Toy Poodles 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 Toy Poodle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Great Dane versus Whoodle Great Dane versus Irish Wolfhound Great Dane versus German Shepherd Dog Great Dane versus Bordoodle Great Dane versus Chinook Great Dane versus Finnish Spitz Great Dane versus Peek A Poo Great Dane versus Great Pyrenees Great Dane versus Dogue de Bordeaux Great Dane versus Sheepadoodle Great Dane versus Korean Jindo Dog Great Dane versus Norwegian Buhund Great Dane versus Bernese Mountain Dog Great Dane versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Great Dane versus English Cocker Spaniel Great Dane versus Belgian Malinois Great Dane versus Chihuahua
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Toy Poodle. 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 Toy Poodle better suits you and your family.