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- Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Great Dane: Introduction
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane: Overview
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane
- The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane
- Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Dogue de Bordeaux
- Price of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Price of Great Dane
- Adopting the Dogue de Bordeaux versus Adopting the Great Dane
- The Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Popularity of Great Dane
- Health Problems of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Health Problems of Great Dane
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Great Dane
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Great Dane?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Great Danes?
- Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?
- Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Great Danes?
- How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Great Danes?
- Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Great Dane: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane: Overview
A very important difference between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large-sized dog while the Great Dane is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane are Working Dogs. This means both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane 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.
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 | Dogue de Bordeaux | Great Dane |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 8 to 12 years | 7 to 10 years |
| Weight | Starts at 100 pounds | 100 to 200 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 10.0 years | 8.5 years |
| Average Price | $2270 | $1560 |
| Price Range | $1800 – $2500 | $1000 – $2000 |
| Temperament Score | 78.0 percent | 81.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 65 | 15 |
*Data from 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Great Dane is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Great Dane is a better pet than the Dogue de Bordeaux. So, you should get the Great Dane!
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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane
Below is a list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane
The Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane.
Dogue de Bordeauxs weigh Starts at 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogue de Bordeauxs are 23 to 27 inches tall 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.
Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Dogue de Bordeaux
The Great Dane has a better temperament than the Dogue de Bordeaux.
This is because the temperament score for the Great Dane is 81.5 percent while the temperament score for the Dogue de Bordeaux is 78.0 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 they 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 78.0 percent, the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane by measuring the temperaments of 100 Dogue de Bordeauxs and 314 Great Danes.
Price of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Price of Great Dane
The average price of the Dogue de Bordeaux puppy is $2270. The price of the Dogue de Bordeaux typically ranges from $1800 – $2500. However, the price of a Dogue de Bordeaux can be as low as $800 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 103 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 a 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 Dogue de Bordeaux is more expensive than the Great Dane.
| Dogue de Bordeaux | Great Dane | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2270 | $1560 |
| Price Range | $1800 to $2500 | $1000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Dogue de Bordeaux and Great Dane. For different price points, the charts show how many Dogue de Bordeaux puppies or how many Great Dane puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Dogue de Bordeauxs. 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 from 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 one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Dogue de Bordeaux versus Adopting the Great Dane
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Dogue de Bordeauxs 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 Dogue de Bordeaux named Finn that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Dogue de Bordeauxs like Finn on pefinder.com.
Also, like Dogue de Bordeauxs, Great Danes are also available for adoption. For example, Torque 21-07-149 is a Male Great Dane that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Great Danes like Torque 21-07-149 that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Duke is the name of another Dogue de Bordeaux (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also Dog, an adorable Male Great Dane on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Dogue de Bordeauxs and Great Danes that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Popularity of Great Dane
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Great Dane is more popular with dog owners than the Dogue de Bordeaux. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Great Dane is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Dogue de Bordeaux is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Dogue de Bordeaux
Popularity of Great Dane
| Year | Dogue de Bordeaux Popularity Rank | Great Dane Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 65 | 16 |
| 2014 | 63 | 15 |
| 2015 | 63 | 15 |
| 2016 | 63 | 14 |
| 2017 | 67 | 14 |
| 2018 | 67 | 16 |
| 2019 | 68 | 17 |
| 2020 | 71 | 15 |
Health Problems of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Health Problems of Great Dane
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Dogue de Bordeaux is prone to more genetic health problems than the Great Dane.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Dogue de Bordeaux than for the Great Dane.
6 health tests are recommended for Dogue de Bordeaux while 4 tests are recommended for the Great Dane.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Dogue de Bordeauxs and in Great Danes.
Dogue de Bordeaux Health Problems
Dogue de Bordeauxs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dogue de Bordeaux puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dogue de Bordeaux breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Dogue de Bordeauxs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dogue de Bordeauxs here.
Great Dane Health Problems
Great Danes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Great Dane puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Great Dane puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Great Dane breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Great Danes for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Danes here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Dogue de Bordeauxs and Great Danes
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Dogue de Bordeaux Breed is Shoulder problems.
This is because the Dogue de Bordeaux ranks 2 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 250 Dogue de Bordeauxs, 23 of them had Shoulder problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Dogue de Bordeauxs, and how common these diseases are in Dogue de Bordeauxs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Great Dane Breed is Shoulder problems.
This is because the Great Dane ranks 4 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 183 Great Danes, 10 of them had Shoulder problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Great Danes, and how common these diseases are in Great Danes relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Dogue de Bordeaux and in Great Dane and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane:
| Disease | Dogue de Bordeaux Rank | Great Dane Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder problems | 2 out of 22 dog breeds | 4 out of 22 dog breeds |
| Hips problems | 4 out of 198 dog breeds | 92 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Advanced Cardiac problems | 10 out of 71 dog breeds | 33 out of 71 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | 14 out of 144 dog breeds | 75 out of 144 dog breeds |
| Congenital Cardiac problems | 25 out of 159 dog breeds | 40 out of 159 dog breeds |
| Eyes problems | 47 out of 182 dog breeds | 59 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Thyroid problems | 79 out of 115 dog breeds | 42 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Patella problems | 94 out of 145 dog breeds | 130 out of 145 dog breeds |
| Dentition Database problems | Not Common | 35 out of 49 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane?
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not get along well with other dogs.
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Great Dane
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Great Dane
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not like to be left alone.
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Great Dane?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not easy to train.
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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 Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Great Danes?
Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Better for Apartment Owners than the Great Dane?
Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt very well to apartment living.
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Great Danes?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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 Dogue de Bordeauxs and Great Danes?
Dogue de Bordeauxs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane
Dogue de Bordeauxs have a very high tendency to drool.
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Great Dane?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are very easy to groom.
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux:
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 Dogue de Bordeaux and how the Great Dane compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux and of the Great Dane to other breeds:
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Afghan Hound Dogue de Bordeaux versus Mudi Dogue de Bordeaux versus Chi-Poo Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken Dogue de Bordeaux versus English Springer Spaniel Dogue de Bordeaux versus Hovawart Dogue de Bordeaux versus Sheepadoodle Dogue de Bordeaux versus Hovawart Dogue de Bordeaux versus Australian Shepherd Dogue de Bordeaux versus Border Collie
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Dane versus Chinook Great Dane versus French Bulldog Great Dane versus Bernese Mountain Dog Great Dane versus Bullmastiff Great Dane versus Aussiedoodle Great Dane versus German Wirehaired Pointer Great Dane versus Golden Cocker Retriever Great Dane versus Borzoi Great Dane versus Pomapoo Great Dane versus Labrador Retriever
Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Great Dane better suits you and your family.