Breed Comparison: Boxerdoodle Versus Great Dane

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Boxerdoodle Versus Great Dane: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane 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 Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane 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 Boxerdoodle and for the Great Dane. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxerdoodle or the Great Dane

Boxerdoodle versus Great Dane: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxerdoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Great Dane is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Boxerdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, 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.

Boxerdoodle versus Great Dane: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxerdoodle to the Great Dane 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.

Factor Boxerdoodle Great Dane
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 7 to 10 years
Height 10 to 25 inches 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 12 to 70 pounds 100 to 200 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 8.5 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1560
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxerdoodle 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 Great Dane. 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 a Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Great Dane is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Boxerdoodle is a better pet than the Great Dane. So, you should get the Boxerdoodle!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane

    Below is a list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are most different:

  • Boxerdoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    • The Similarities Between the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane

    The Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are most similar:

  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are very easy to train.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Boxerdoodle versus Great Dane

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane.

    Boxerdoodles weigh 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxerdoodles are 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Great Danes weigh 100 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Great Danes are 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Great Dane?

    Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Boxerdoodle versus Great Dane

    Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Great Danes do not like to be left alone.

    Do Boxerdoodles shed more than Great Danes?

    Boxerdoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Boxerdoodle or the Great Dane

    Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.

    Do Boxerdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?

    Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxerdoodle or the Great Dane?

    Boxerdoodles are OK for new dog owners.

    Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    How Kid-friendly are Boxerdoodles and Great Danes?

    Boxerdoodles get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxerdoodle or the Great Dane?

    Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

    Great Danes are very easy to groom.

    Does the Boxerdoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?

    Boxerdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Are Boxerdoodles good family dogs? What about Great Danes?

    Boxerdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxerdoodle or the Great Dane?

    Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Easier to Train than the Great Dane?

    Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

    Great Danes are very easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Boxerdoodle vs. Great Dane

    Boxerdoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Boxerdoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Dane that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Great Dane:

  • Flat-Coated Retriever (72 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Boxerdoodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever (72 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Boxerdoodle vs Labrador Retriever.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Boxerdoodle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Boxerdoodle:

  • Aussiedoodle (80 percent match with Boxerdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Lancashire Heeler (79 percent match with Boxerdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Lancashire Heeler.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Boxerdoodle and how the Great Dane compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Boxerdoodle and of the Great Dane to other breeds:

    Boxerdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Boxerdoodle versus Borzoi     Boxerdoodle versus Scottish Deerhound     Boxerdoodle versus Sealyham Terrier     Boxerdoodle versus King Shepherd     Boxerdoodle versus Bracco Italiano     Boxerdoodle versus Frenchton     Boxerdoodle versus Dutch Shepherd     Boxerdoodle versus Shiba Inu     Boxerdoodle versus Azawakh     Boxerdoodle versus Mountain Cur     

    Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Great Dane versus American Eskimo Dog     Great Dane versus Pekingese     Great Dane versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Great Dane versus Xoloitzcuintli     Great Dane versus Miniature Schnauzer     Great Dane versus Black Mouth Cur     Great Dane versus Catahoula Bulldog     Great Dane versus Shetland Sheepdog     Great Dane versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Great Dane versus Xoloitzcuintli     

    Conclusion: Boxerdoodle versus Great Dane. 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 Boxerdoodle and the Great Dane better suits you and your family.