Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Great Dane has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Great Dane if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Retriever

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

1800s

3000 BC

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Working (AKC:1887)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Blue
Black

Fawn
Cream

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Great Danes have short coats.

A Golden Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Great Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataract
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Trichiasis
Cardiomyopathy
Vwd
Allergies
Pyotraumaticdermatitis
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bleeding Disorder

Myotonia

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna Test For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Golden Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Great Dane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Great Danes need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

While Golden Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Great Dane dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Hike, Swim, Run, Running, Jumping, Fetch, Sniffing, Walking, Kisses, Being pet, Go to Park, Walk, Play, Bath time, Ball, Playing, Petting, Digging, Chewing, Sticks, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Hugs, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Exploring, Walks, Walkin

Walking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Walk, Nap, Sniffing around, Play keep away, Fetch, Chasing Cats, Running, Treats, Play, Smelling, Exploring, Walks, Sniffing, Playing, Kisses, Jumping, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Dog Parks, Hiking, Waking, Tug of war, Fetching

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Dane, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Golden Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Great Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-75 pound (29 - 34 kg) Golden Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Great Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Golden Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Great Danes make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Golden Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Great Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Great Danes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Great Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Great Danes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.