Breed Comparison: Carolina Dog Versus Great Dane

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Carolina Dog Versus Great Dane: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane? 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 Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog and the Great Dane.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog or the Great Dane.

Carolina Dog versus Great Dane

Carolina Dog versus Great Dane: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Carolina Dog belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

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.

Carolina Dog versus Great Dane: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Carolina Dog 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane

Factor Carolina Dog Great Dane
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 7 to 10 years
Height 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 1/5
Easygoing 4/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Weight 33 to 55 pounds 100 to 200 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 1/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 8.5 years
Average Price $500 $1560
Price Range $500 – $500 $1000 – $2000
Temperament Score 66.7 percent 81.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
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  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Carolina Dog 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 the Carolina Dog is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Great Dane is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Great Dane is not better or worse than the Carolina Dog. So, you can get the Great Dane or the Carolina Dog!

    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 Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog and the Great Dane

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

  • Carolina Dogs are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Carolina Dogs are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle. However, Great Danes are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Carolina Dogs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Great Danes are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Carolina Dogs are not easy to train. However, Great Danes are very easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane

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

  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Great Dane

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

    Carolina Dogs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Carolina Dogs are 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder 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.

    Lifespan of Carolina Dog versus Great Dane

    The lifespan of Carolina Dogs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Carolina Dogs is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Great Danes is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Great Danes is 8.5 years.

    Carolina Dogs live longer than Great Danes.

    Temperament of the Carolina Dog Versus the Great Dane

    The Great Dane has a better temperament than the Carolina Dog.

    This is because the temperament score for the Great Dane is 81.5 percent while the temperament score for the Carolina Dog is 66.7 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 66.7 percent, the Carolina Dog has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 81.5 percent, the Great Dane has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Carolina Dog and the Great Dane by measuring the temperaments of 3 Carolina Dogs and 314 Great Danes.

    Price of Carolina Dog versus Price of Great Dane

    The average price of the Carolina Dog puppy is $500. The price of the Carolina Dog typically ranges from $500 – $500. However, the price of a Carolina Dog can be as low as $500 and as high as $500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 6 Carolina Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    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 the Great Dane can be as low as $100 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1324 Great Dane puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Great Dane is more expensive than the Carolina Dog.

    Carolina Dog Great Dane
    Average Price $500 $1560
    Price Range $500 to $500 $1000 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Carolina Dog and Great Dane. For different price points, the charts show how many Carolina Dog puppies or how many Great Dane puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Carolina Dogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Carolina Dogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Danes?

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Danes?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Carolina Dog puppy or the Great Dane 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 Carolina Dog versus Adopting the Great Dane

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Carolina Dogs and many Great Danes 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 Carolina Dog named Stary that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Carolina Dogs like Stary on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Carolina Dogs, Great Danes are also available for adoption. For example, Ramsey is a Male Great Dane that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Great Danes like Ramsey that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Carolina Dog and the Great Dane can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Vance is the name of another Carolina Dog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Nolan is an adorable Male Great Dane on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Carolina Dogs and Great Danes are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Carolina Dogs and Great Danes that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Great Dane

    Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Great Danes do not like to be left alone.

    Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Great Danes?

    Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Great Dane

    Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Great Dane?

    Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Great Danes are very easy to groom.

    Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?

    Carolina Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

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

    Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?

    Carolina Dogs 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.

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Great Dane

    Carolina Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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.

    Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Great Danes?

    Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Great Danes?

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

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

    Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Great Dane?

    Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.

    Great Danes are very easy to train.

    Is the Carolina Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Great Dane?

    Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Carolina Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog:

  • Treeing Tennessee Brindle (75 percent match with Carolina Dog). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Treeing Tennessee Brindle.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane

    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 Carolina Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever (72 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs Labrador Retriever.
  • Shiloh Shepherd (70 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Carolina Dog vs Shiloh Shepherd.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Carolina Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Carolina Dog versus Boerboel     Carolina Dog versus Beaglier     Carolina Dog versus American Eskimo Dog     Carolina Dog versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Carolina Dog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Carolina Dog versus Irish Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Chihuahua     Carolina Dog versus Shih Tzu     Carolina Dog versus King Shepherd     Carolina Dog versus Vizsla     Carolina Dog versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Carolina Dog versus Lhasapoo     Carolina Dog versus Biewer Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Miniature Pinscher     Carolina Dog versus Chi-Poo     Carolina Dog versus Boston Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Carolina Dog versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Carolina Dog versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Carolina Dog versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Carolina Dog versus Cavapoo     Carolina Dog versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Carolina Dog versus Chinook     Carolina Dog versus Great Pyrenees     Carolina Dog versus Puggle     

    Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Great Dane versus Whoodle     Great Dane versus Bichon Frise     Great Dane versus Sloughi     Great Dane versus Australian Shepherd     Great Dane versus Beaglier     Great Dane versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Great Dane versus Doberman Pinscher     Great Dane versus Saint Bernard     Great Dane versus Australian Kelpie     Great Dane versus Chi-Poo     Great Dane versus Sealyham Terrier     Great Dane versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Great Dane versus Dutch Shepherd     Great Dane versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Great Dane versus Schipperke     Great Dane versus Shiloh Shepherd     Great Dane versus Korean Jindo Dog     Great Dane versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Great Dane versus French Bulldog     Great Dane versus Kuvasz     Great Dane versus Pomchi     Great Dane versus Akita     Great Dane versus Berger Picard     Great Dane versus Dutch Shepherd     Great Dane versus Bluetick Coonhound     

    Conclusion: Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog and the Great Dane better suits you and your family.