Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chorkie Versus Great Dane: Introduction
- Chorkie versus Great Dane: Overview
- Chorkie versus Great Dane: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chorkie and the Great Dane
- The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Great Dane
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Great Dane
- Lifespan of Chorkie versus Great Dane
- Price of Chorkie versus Price of Great Dane
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Great Dane
- Do Chorkies shed more than Great Danes?
- Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Great Dane
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Great Dane?
- Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?
- Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Great Dane
- Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Great Dane?
- Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Great Danes?
- How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Great Danes?
- Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Great Dane?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Chorkie versus Great Dane. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chorkie Versus Great Dane: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the Great Dane.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie or the Great Dane.
Chorkie versus Great Dane: Overview
A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Great Dane is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Great Dane is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chorkie 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.
Chorkie versus Great Dane: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the Great Dane
| Factor | Chorkie | Great Dane |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 7 to 10 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 8 to 15 pounds | 100 to 200 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 8.5 years |
| Average Price | $990 | $1560 |
| Price Range | $550 – $1200 | $1000 – $2000 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chorkie 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 Chorkie is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Great Dane is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chorkie is a better pet than the Great Dane. So, you should get the Chorkie!
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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the Great Dane
Below is a list of where the Chorkie and the Great Dane are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Great Dane
The Chorkie and the Great Dane are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chorkie and the Great Dane are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Great Dane
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chorkie and the Great Dane.
Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 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.
Lifespan of Chorkie versus Great Dane
The lifespan of Chorkies is between 12 to 15 years . The average lifespan of Chorkies 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.
Chorkies live longer than Great Danes.
Price of Chorkie versus Price of Great Dane
The average price of the Chorkie puppy is $990. The price of the Chorkie typically ranges from $550 – $1200. However, the price of a Chorkie can be as low as $200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 162 Chorkie 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 Chorkie.
| Chorkie | Great Dane | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $990 | $1560 |
| Price Range | $550 to $1200 | $1000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chorkie and Great Dane. For different price points, the charts show how many Chorkie puppies or how many Great Dane puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Chorkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Great Danes?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chorkie 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Great Dane
Chorkies do not like to be left alone.
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Do Chorkies shed more than Great Danes?
Chorkies 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 Chorkie or the Great Dane
Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Great Dane?
Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?
Chorkies 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.
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?
Chorkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Great Dane
Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chorkie or the Great Dane?
Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Great Danes?
Chorkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Great Danes?
Chorkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Great Dane?
Chorkies are fairly easy to train.
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Great Dane?
Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chorkie or the Great Dane?
Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the Great Dane compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chorkie versus Pomeranian Chorkie versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Chorkie versus Chinese Shar-Pei Chorkie versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chorkie versus Australian Kelpie Chorkie versus Vizsla Chorkie versus Bouvier des Flandres Chorkie versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Chorkie versus Dogo Argentino Chorkie versus Barbet Chorkie versus Whippet Chorkie versus Rottweiler Chorkie versus Bouvier des Flandres Chorkie versus Leonberger Chorkie versus Cesky Terrier Chorkie versus Akita Chow Chorkie versus Mastiff Chorkie versus Belgian Tervuren Chorkie versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chorkie versus Sussex Spaniel Chorkie versus Portuguese Pointer Chorkie versus Valley Bulldog Chorkie versus Harrier Chorkie versus Shihpoo Chorkie versus Puggle
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Dane versus Giant Schnauzer Great Dane versus Chinese Crested Great Dane versus Pomeranian Great Dane versus Harrier Great Dane versus Lagotto Romagnolo Great Dane versus Havanese Great Dane versus Papipoo Great Dane versus Bordoodle Great Dane versus Maremma Sheepdog Great Dane versus Carolina Dog Great Dane versus Golden Cocker Retriever Great Dane versus Cavachon Great Dane versus Border Terrier Great Dane versus English Springer Spaniel Great Dane versus Dogo Argentino Great Dane versus Boxerdoodle Great Dane versus Belgian Malinois Great Dane versus Sloughi Great Dane versus Bull Terrier Great Dane versus Kai Ken Great Dane versus Silky Terrier Great Dane versus Standard Poodle Great Dane versus Greyhound Great Dane versus Miniature Pinscher Great Dane versus Scottish Terrier
Conclusion: Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the Great Dane better suits you and your family.