Differences and Similarities between the Great Dane and the Newfoundland.

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Great Dane Versus Newfoundland: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland. 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 Newfoundland.

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 Newfoundland.

Great Dane versus Newfoundland

Great Dane versus Newfoundland: Overview

Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are similar in size. The Great Dane and the Newfoundland are both giant-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are Working Dogs. This means both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland 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.

Great Dane versus Newfoundland: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Great Dane to the Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland

Factor Great Dane Newfoundland
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Weight 100 to 200 pounds 100 to 150 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Height 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 5 inches tall at the sho
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 1/5
General Health 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
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 1/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Easy To Train 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Life Span 7 to 10 years 8 to 10 years
Average Lifespan 8.5 years 9.0 years
Average Price $1560 $2160
Price Range $1000 – $2000 $1875 – $2500
Temperament Score 81.5 percent 87.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • OFA Website
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 15 37
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 48 34

    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 Newfoundland. 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 Newfoundland is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Newfoundland is not better or worse than the Great Dane. So, you can get the Newfoundland or 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 Great Dane and the Newfoundland so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Great Dane versus Newfoundland

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Newfoundland

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

  • Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Newfoundlands can tolerate cold weather.
  • Great Danes are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds However, Newfoundlands have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Great Danes are very easy to groom. However, Newfoundlands require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Great Danes do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Newfoundlands do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Newfoundland

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

  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland 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.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are very easy to train.
  • Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Newfoundland

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

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

    On the other hand, Newfoundlands weigh 100 to 150 pounds when fully grown. Newfoundlands are 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 5 inches tall at the sho when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Great Dane versus Newfoundland

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

    The lifespan of Newfoundlands is between 8 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Newfoundlands is 9.0 years.

    Newfoundlands live longer than Great Danes.

    Great Dane versus Newfoundland

    Temperament of the Newfoundland Versus the Great Dane

    The Newfoundland has a better temperament than the Great Dane.

    This is because the temperament score for the Newfoundland is 87.5 percent while the temperament score for the Great Dane is 81.5 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 87.5 percent, the Newfoundland has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Newfoundland by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 176 Newfoundlands.

    Price of Great Dane versus Price of Newfoundland

    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 Newfoundland puppy is $2160. The price of the Newfoundland typically ranges from $1875 – $2500. However, the price of the Newfoundland can be as low as $350 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 204 Newfoundland puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Newfoundland is more expensive than the Great Dane.

    Great Dane Newfoundland
    Average Price $1560 $2160
    Price Range $1000 to $2000 $1875 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Newfoundland. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Newfoundland 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 Great Danes. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Newfoundlands?

    A breakdown of the prices of Newfoundlands?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Newfoundland 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.

    Great Dane versus Newfoundland

    Adopting the Great Dane versus Adopting the Newfoundland

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

    Also, like Great Danes, Newfoundlands are also available for adoption. For example, Rocko is a Male Newfoundland that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Newfoundlands like Rocko that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

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

    Ramsey is the name of another Great Dane (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Rupert is an adorable Male Newfoundland on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

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

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

    The Intelligence of the Great Dane versus the Intelligence of the Newfoundland

    Great Dane Newfoundland
    Intelligence Rank 48 out of 130 dog breeds 34 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Great Dane has an obedience intelligence rank of 48 out of 130 dog breeds. The Great Dane belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Great Danes tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Newfoundland has an obedience intelligence rank of 34 out of 130 dog breeds. The Newfoundland belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Newfoundlands tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Newfoundland is more intelligent than the Great Dane.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Great Dane versus Popularity of Newfoundland

    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 Great Dane and the Newfoundland over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Great Dane is more popular with dog owners than the Newfoundland. 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 Newfoundland is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Great Dane

    Popularity of Great Dane

    Popularity of Newfoundland

    Popularity of Newfoundland

    Year Great Dane Popularity Rank Newfoundland Popularity Rank
    2013 16 37
    2014 15 37
    2015 15 37
    2016 14 35
    2017 14 36
    2018 16 40
    2019 17 40
    2020 15 41

    Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Newfoundland

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Great Dane and the Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland is prone to more genetic health problems than the Great Dane.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Newfoundland than for the Great Dane.

    4 health tests are recommended for Great Dane while 5 tests are recommended for the Newfoundland.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Danes and in Newfoundlands.

    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:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Danes here.

    Newfoundland Health Problems

    Newfoundlands are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Newfoundland 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 Newfoundland puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Newfoundland 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 Newfoundlands for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • OFA Website
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Newfoundlands here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Great Danes and Newfoundlands

    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:

  • Shoulder problems: Rank 4 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 33 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 35 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 40 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 42 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 59 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 75 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 92 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 130 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • 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 Newfoundland Breed is Shoulder problems.

    This is because the Newfoundland ranks 1 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 129 Newfoundlands, 13 of them had Shoulder problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Newfoundlands, and how common these diseases are in Newfoundlands relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Shoulder problems: Rank 1 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 15 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 28 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 33 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 36 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 48 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 78 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 101 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 122 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Great Dane and in Newfoundland and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Great Dane and the Newfoundland:

    Disease Great Dane Rank Newfoundland Rank
    Shoulder problems 4 out of 22 dog breeds 1 out of 22 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 33 out of 71 dog breeds 36 out of 71 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems 35 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 40 out of 159 dog breeds 33 out of 159 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 42 out of 115 dog breeds 101 out of 115 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 59 out of 182 dog breeds 78 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 75 out of 144 dog breeds 15 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 92 out of 198 dog breeds 28 out of 198 dog breeds
    Patella problems 130 out of 145 dog breeds 122 out of 145 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 48 out of 70 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Newfoundland

    Great Danes do not like to be left alone.

    Newfoundlands do not like to be left alone.

    Do Great Danes shed more than Newfoundlands?

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

    Newfoundlands shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Newfoundland

    Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.

    Newfoundlands have a very high tendency to drool.

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

    Great Danes are very easy to groom.

    Newfoundlands require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

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

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

    Newfoundlands 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.

    Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Newfoundlands?

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

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

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

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

    Newfoundlands can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Newfoundland

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

    Newfoundlands 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 Newfoundlands Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Newfoundlands cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.

    Newfoundlands get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Newfoundlands?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Newfoundlands?

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

    Newfoundlands get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Newfoundland?

    Great Danes are very easy to train.

    Newfoundlands are very easy to train.

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

    Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Newfoundlands do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

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

    Newfoundlands are OK for new dog owners.

    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 Newfoundland vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever (72 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Newfoundland vs Labrador Retriever.
  • Shiloh Shepherd (70 percent match with Great Dane). Here is our comparison of the Newfoundland vs Shiloh Shepherd.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Newfoundland

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

  • Golden Retriever (71 percent match with Newfoundland). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Golden Retriever.
  • Saint Bernard (68 percent match with Newfoundland). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Saint Bernard.
  • Bernese Mountain Dog (79 percent match with Newfoundland). Here is our comparison of the Great Dane vs Bernese Mountain Dog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Great Dane versus Lowchen     Great Dane versus Akita     Great Dane versus Labradoodle     Great Dane versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Great Dane versus Shichon     Great Dane versus Cockapoo     Great Dane versus Standard Schnauzer     Great Dane versus Affenpinscher     Great Dane versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Great Dane versus Bluetick Coonhound     Great Dane versus Mal Shi     Great Dane versus Saint Bernard     Great Dane versus Shih Tzu     Great Dane versus Chi-Poo     Great Dane versus English Toy Spaniel     Great Dane versus Australian Terrier     Great Dane versus Finnish Spitz     Great Dane versus Welsh Terrier     Great Dane versus Whippet     Great Dane versus Canaan Dog     Great Dane versus Shih Tzu     Great Dane versus Barbet     Great Dane versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Great Dane versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Great Dane versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     

    Newfoundland Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Newfoundland versus Mastiff     Newfoundland versus Kai Ken     Newfoundland versus Portuguese Water Dog     Newfoundland versus Siberian Husky     Newfoundland versus Saint Berdoodle     Newfoundland versus Maremma Sheepdog     Newfoundland versus Japanese Spitz     Newfoundland versus Standard Poodle     Newfoundland versus Xoloitzcuintli     Newfoundland versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Newfoundland versus Pomsky     Newfoundland versus Cocker Spaniel     Newfoundland versus Havanese     Newfoundland versus Chorkie     Newfoundland versus Schnoodle     Newfoundland versus Chorkie     Newfoundland versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Newfoundland versus Aussiedoodle     Newfoundland versus Pug     Newfoundland versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Newfoundland versus Komondor     Newfoundland versus Welsh Terrier     Newfoundland versus American Foxhound     Newfoundland versus Pomchi     Newfoundland versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     

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