Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Puggle: Overview
- Great Dane versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Puggle
- Price of Great Dane versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Great Dane versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Puggle
- Do Great Danes shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Puggle?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Puggle
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Puggle?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Puggles?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Puggle? 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 Puggle 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 Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Puggle 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 Puggle. 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 Puggle.
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 Puggle.
Great Dane versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Great Dane versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Puggle 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 Puggle
| Factor | Great Dane | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Puggle. 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Great Dane. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Puggle
The Great Dane and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Puggle.
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, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Puggle
The lifespan of Great Danes is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Great Danes is 8.5 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Puggles live longer than Great Danes.
Price of Great Dane versus Price of Puggle
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 Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Great Dane is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Great Dane | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1560 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $2000 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Puggle 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 Puggles?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Puggle 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 Great Dane versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Danes and many Puggles 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 Ramsey that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Great Danes like Ramsey on pefinder.com.
Also, like Great Danes, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Squiggles is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Squiggles that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Rex is the name of another Great Dane (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Hamlet is an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Great Danes and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Puggle
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Danes shed more than Puggles?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Puggle
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Puggle?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Puggles 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.
Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Puggle
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Puggle?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Puggles?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Puggle?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Great Dane and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Dane and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Dane versus Boxerdoodle Great Dane versus Tibetan Terrier Great Dane versus Mudi Great Dane versus Sheepadoodle Great Dane versus Shiloh Shepherd Great Dane versus Bordoodle Great Dane versus Toy Fox Terrier Great Dane versus Norfolk Terrier Great Dane versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Great Dane versus Boerboel Great Dane versus Basset Hound Great Dane versus Bich Poo Great Dane versus Flat-Coated Retriever Great Dane versus Curly-Coated Retriever Great Dane versus Whippet Great Dane versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Great Dane versus Black Russian Terrier Great Dane versus English Toy Spaniel Great Dane versus Biewer Terrier Great Dane versus English Cocker Spaniel Great Dane versus Cavachon Great Dane versus Boston Terrier Great Dane versus Belgian Tervuren Great Dane versus Giant Schnauzer
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Labrador Retriever Puggle versus German Longhaired Pointer Puggle versus Goldador Puggle versus Akita Puggle versus American Hairless Terrier Puggle versus Chinook Puggle versus Shetland Sheepdog Puggle versus American Water Spaniel Puggle versus Weimaraner Puggle versus Border Collie Puggle versus Miniature Schnauzer Puggle versus Manchester Terrier Puggle versus Chi-Poo Puggle versus Finnish Spitz Puggle versus Bichon Frise Puggle versus Golden Retriever Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Puggle versus Sheepadoodle Puggle versus Greyhound Puggle versus Tibetan Mastiff Puggle versus Korean Jindo Dog Puggle versus Keeshond Puggle versus Border Collie Puggle versus French Bulldog Puggle versus Pomapoo
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Puggle. 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 Puggle better suits you and your family.