Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Shiranian: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Shiranian: Overview
- Great Dane versus Shiranian: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Shiranian
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Shiranian
- Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Shiranian
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Shiranian
- Price of Great Dane versus Price of Shiranian
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Shiranian
- Do Great Danes shed more than Shiranians?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Shiranian
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Shiranian?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiranian?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Shiranians?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiranians Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Shiranian
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiranians Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Shiranian?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Shiranians?
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Shiranians?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Shiranian?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Shiranian
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Shiranian. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Shiranian: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Shiranian? 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 Shiranian 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 Shiranian.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane and the Shiranian 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 Shiranian. 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 Shiranian.
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 Shiranian.
Great Dane versus Shiranian: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Shiranian is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Shiranian 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 Shiranian belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Great Dane versus Shiranian: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane to the Shiranian 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 Shiranian
| Factor | Great Dane | Shiranian |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 4 to 16 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 7 to 12 inches |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | $1230 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | $925 – $1200 |
| 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 Shiranian. 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 Shiranian is 84 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Shiranian is a better pet than the Great Dane. So, you should get the Shiranian!
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 Shiranian 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 Shiranian
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Shiranian are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Shiranian
The Great Dane and the Shiranian are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Shiranian are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Shiranian
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Shiranian.
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, Shiranians weigh 4 to 16 pounds when fully grown. Shiranians are 7 to 12 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Shiranian
The lifespan of Great Danes is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Great Danes is 8.5 years.
The lifespan of Shiranians is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Shiranians is 14.0 years.
Shiranians live longer than Great Danes.
Price of Great Dane versus Price of Shiranian
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 Shiranian puppy is $1230. The price of the Shiranian typically ranges from $925 – $1200. However, the price of the Shiranian can be as low as $400 and as high as $4800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 35 Shiranian puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Great Dane is more expensive than the Shiranian.
| Great Dane | Shiranian | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1560 | $1230 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $2000 | $925 to $1200 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Dane and Shiranian. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Dane puppies or how many Shiranian 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 Shiranians?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Dane puppy or the Shiranian 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: Great Dane versus Shiranian
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Shiranians do not like to be left alone.
Do Great Danes shed more than Shiranians?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Shiranians do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Shiranian
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Shiranians do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Shiranian?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Shiranians require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiranian?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Shiranians 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 Shiranians?
Great Danes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Shiranians are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiranians Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Shiranians cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Shiranian
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Shiranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiranians Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Shiranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Shiranian?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Shiranians get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Shiranians?
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Shiranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Shiranians?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Shiranians get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Shiranian?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Shiranians are not easy to train.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Shiranian?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Shiranians adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Shiranian?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Shiranians 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 Shiranian
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Shiranian 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 Shiranian:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Great Dane and how the Shiranian compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Dane and of the Shiranian to other breeds:
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Dane versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Great Dane versus Brittany Great Dane versus Greyhound Great Dane versus Leonberger Great Dane versus Cane Corso Great Dane versus Boxer Great Dane versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Great Dane versus Biewer Terrier Great Dane versus Lhasa Apso Great Dane versus Shiranian Great Dane versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Great Dane versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Great Dane versus Spinone Italiano Great Dane versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Great Dane versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Great Dane versus Chinook Great Dane versus English Springer Spaniel Great Dane versus Bich Poo Great Dane versus Skye Terrier Great Dane versus Bedlington Terrier Great Dane versus Karelian Bear Dog Great Dane versus Shetland Sheepdog Great Dane versus Estrela Mountain Dog Great Dane versus Chow Chow Great Dane versus Doberman Pinscher
Shiranian Versus Other Dog Breeds
Shiranian versus Bichon Frise Shiranian versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Shiranian versus Samoyed Shiranian versus Aussiedoodle Shiranian versus Manchester Terrier Shiranian versus King Shepherd Shiranian versus Gordon Setter Shiranian versus Australian Kelpie Shiranian versus Xoloitzcuintli Shiranian versus Mastiff Shiranian versus Affenpinscher Shiranian versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Shiranian versus Norwich Terrier Shiranian versus Lowchen Shiranian versus Gordon Setter Shiranian versus Dachshund Shiranian versus Papipoo Shiranian versus Sussex Spaniel Shiranian versus Vizsla Shiranian versus Korean Jindo Dog Shiranian versus Maltipoo Shiranian versus Spanish Mastiff Shiranian versus German Shepherd Dog Shiranian versus Pomchi Shiranian versus Boykin Spaniel
Conclusion: Great Dane versus Shiranian. 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 Shiranian better suits you and your family.