Last Updated: Apr 30, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Standard Poodle Versus Great Dane: Introduction
- Standard Poodle versus Great Dane: Overview
- Standard Poodle versus Great Dane: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
- The Similarities Between the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
- Size Comparison of the Standard Poodle versus Great Dane
- Appearance (Colors) of the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
- Lifespan of Standard Poodle versus Great Dane
- Temperament of the Standard Poodle Versus the Great Dane
- Price of Standard Poodle versus Price of Great Dane
- Adopting the Standard Poodle versus Adopting the Great Dane
- The Intelligence of the Standard Poodle versus the Intelligence of the Great Dane
- The Popularity of Standard Poodle versus Popularity of Great Dane
- Health Problems of Standard Poodle versus Health Problems of Great Dane
- Tolerates Being Alone: Standard Poodle versus Great Dane
- Do Standard Poodles shed more than Great Danes?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane?
- Are Standard Poodles good family dogs? What about Great Danes?
- Is the Standard Poodle Easier to Train than the Great Dane?
- Which one drools more, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane
- How Kid-friendly are Standard Poodles and Great Danes?
- Does the Standard Poodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?
- Do Standard Poodles Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?
- Can Standard Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Standard Poodle vs. Great Dane
- Can Standard Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Standard Poodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Standard Poodle versus Great Dane. Which One is a Better Pet?
Standard Poodle Versus Great Dane: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane? 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 Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle and the Great Dane.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle or the Great Dane.
Note that there are 3 types of Poodles:
However, these 3 poodle `types` are basically the same. The only difference between them is size. Standard Poodles are big, toy poodles are small, and miniature poodles are medium-sized.
See this article that compares the poodle (standard,miniature, and toy) to the Great Dane.
Read more about the subtle differences between the standard poodle vs. miniature poodle here and the toy poodle versus miniature poodle here.
Standard Poodle versus Great Dane: Overview
A very important difference between the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Standard Poodle is a large-sized dog while the Great Dane is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Standard Poodle belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, 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.
Standard Poodle versus Great Dane: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Standard Poodle 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
Factor | Standard Poodle | Great Dane |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 7 to 10 years |
General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Weight | 35 to 70 pounds | 100 to 200 pounds |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Train | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Height | From 10 to over 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 8.5 years |
Average Price | $1980 | $1560 |
Price Range | $1400 – $2500 | $1000 – $2000 |
Temperament Score | 87.2 percent | 81.5 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | ||
Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 6 | 15 |
Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 2 | 48 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Standard Poodle 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 the Standard Poodle is 88 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Great Dane is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Standard Poodle is a better pet than the Great Dane. So, you should get a Standard Poodle!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
Below is a list of where the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane are most different:
The Similarities Between the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
The Standard Poodle and the Great Dane are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Standard Poodle versus Great Dane
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane.
The Standard Poodle weighs 35 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Standard Poodle is From 10 to over 22 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Great Dane weighs 100 to 200 pounds when fully grown. The Great Dane is 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
As mentioned earlier, Poodles come in three main size categories. These three size categories are referred to as the three varieties of the poodle. Poodles of different varieties are basically the same except for their size differences.
Standard Poodles are the biggest of the poodle varieties. Adult Standard Poodles are 24 inches to 27 inches tall and weigh between 38 pounds and 70 pounds. To learn more about Standard Poodle Growth, Weight, and Height, check out our article on Standard Poodle growth, weight and height.
Appearance (Colors) of the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane
Standard Poodle Colors
The Standard Poodle comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Black
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Apricot / Beige
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Bicolor
- Brown / Chocolate
- Golden
- Gray / Blue / Silver
The Standard Poodle comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Black
- Gray / Blue / Silver
Great Dane Colors
The Great Dane comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Black
- Harlequin
- Merle (Blue)
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
- Brindle
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Merle (Red)
- Bicolor
- Gray / Blue / Silver
The Great Dane comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- White / Cream
- Brown / Chocolate
- Black
- Gray / Blue / Silver
- Golden
- Merle (Blue)
- Harlequin
- Brindle
Lifespan of Standard Poodle versus Great Dane
The lifespan of the Standard Poodle is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Standard Poodle is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Great Dane is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of the Great Dane is 8.5 years.
The Standard Poodle live longer than the Great Dane.
Temperament of the Standard Poodle Versus the Great Dane
The Standard Poodle has a better temperament than the Great Dane.
This is because the temperament score for the Standard Poodle is 87.2 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 87.2 percent, the Standard Poodle has an above-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 Standard Poodle and the Great Dane by measuring the temperaments of 266 Standard Poodles and 314 Great Danes.
Price of Standard Poodle versus Price of Great Dane
The average price of the Standard Poodle puppy is $1980. The price of the Standard Poodle typically ranges from $1400 – $2500. However, the price of a Standard Poodle can be as low as $200 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2524 Standard Poodle 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 the 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 Standard Poodle is more expensive than the Great Dane.
Standard Poodle | Great Dane | |
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Average Price | $1980 | $1560 |
Price Range | $1400 to $2500 | $1000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Standard Poodle and Great Dane. For different price points, the charts show how many Standard Poodle puppies or how many Great Dane puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Standard Poodles. 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 Standard Poodle 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 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.
To know about standard poodle prices and standard poodle buying advice, check out our article on standard poodle cost.
Adopting the Standard Poodle versus Adopting the Great Dane
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Standard Poodles 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 Standard Poodle named Noodle that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Standard Poodles like Noodle on pefinder.com.
Also, like Standard Poodles, Great Danes are also available for adoption. For example, Zeus is a Male Great Dane that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Great Danes like Zeus that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Strudel is the name of another Standard Poodle (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Diesel is an adorable Male Great Dane on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Standard Poodles and Great Danes that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Standard Poodle versus the Intelligence of the Great Dane
Standard Poodle | Great Dane | |
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Intelligence Rank | 2 out of 130 dog breeds | 48 out of 130 dog breeds |
Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions | Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 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:
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 Standard Poodle has an obedience intelligence rank of 2 out of 130 dog breeds. The Standard Poodle belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Standard Poodles tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.
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 Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle and the Great Dane over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Standard Poodle is more popular with dog owners than the Great Dane. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Standard Poodle is 6 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Great Dane is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Standard Poodle
Popularity of Great Dane
Year | Standard Poodle Popularity Rank | Great Dane Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 8 | 16 |
2014 | 7 | 15 |
2015 | 8 | 15 |
2016 | 7 | 14 |
2017 | 7 | 14 |
2018 | 7 | 16 |
2019 | 6 | 17 |
2020 | 6 | 15 |
2021 | 5 | 17 |
Health Problems of Standard Poodle versus Health Problems of Great Dane
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 Standard Poodle 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 Great Dane is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Standard Poodle.
4 health tests are recommended for Standard Poodle while 4 tests are recommended for the Great Dane.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Standard Poodles and in Great Danes.
Standard Poodle Health Problems
Standard Poodles are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodles for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Standard Poodles 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 Standard Poodles 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 Standard Poodle Breed is Basic Cardiac problems.
This is because the Standard Poodle ranks 1 out of 16 dog breeds for Basic Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 270 Standard Poodles, 2 of them had Basic Cardiac problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Standard Poodles, and how common these diseases are in Standard Poodles 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 Standard Poodle and in Great Dane and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane:
Disease | Standard Poodle Rank | Great Dane Rank |
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Basic Cardiac problems | 1 out of 16 dog breeds | Not Common |
Neonatal Encephalopathy W/Seizures problems | 1 out of 1 dog breeds | Not Common |
Sebaceous Adenitis problems | 1 out of 2 dog breeds | Not Common |
Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems | 3 out of 5 dog breeds | Not Common |
Rcd4 Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems | 4 out of 8 dog breeds | Not Common |
Von Willebrands problems | 7 out of 15 dog breeds | Not Common |
Legg-Calve-Perthes problems | 11 out of 40 dog breeds | Not Common |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems | 14 out of 32 dog breeds | Not Common |
Dentition Database problems | 21 out of 49 dog breeds | 35 out of 49 dog breeds |
Advanced Cardiac problems | 49 out of 71 dog breeds | 33 out of 71 dog breeds |
Degenerative Myelopathy problems | 57 out of 70 dog breeds | Not Common |
Patella problems | 61 out of 145 dog breeds | 130 out of 145 dog breeds |
Congenital Cardiac problems | 73 out of 159 dog breeds | 40 out of 159 dog breeds |
Thyroid problems | 84 out of 115 dog breeds | 42 out of 115 dog breeds |
Elbow problems | 88 out of 144 dog breeds | 75 out of 144 dog breeds |
Hips problems | 100 out of 198 dog breeds | 92 out of 198 dog breeds |
Eyes problems | 127 out of 182 dog breeds | 59 out of 182 dog breeds |
Shoulder problems | Not Common | 4 out of 22 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: Standard Poodle versus Great Dane
Standard Poodles do not like to be left alone.
Poodles, by nature, are companion dogs. They like and thrive on human companionship more than most dog breeds. Poodles do not like to be left alone. Leaving a poodle alone for more than 4 hours day after day will cause separation anxiety and isolation distress in a poodle. If you plan to get a poodle, make sure you can be around your poodle most of the time, or arrange for a dog walker.
See our article on how long you can leave a poodle alone.
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Do Standard Poodles shed more than Great Danes?
Standard Poodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Although all dogs shed, and poodles are no different in this regard. But poodles shed less than many other breeds of dogs. However, if you own a poodle, you will not have the problem of having balls of dog hair on your couch and over your house. This is because the curly coat of the poodle traps the hair and other things that the poodle sheds. Therefore, people that are allergic to dogs tend to tolerate poodles better.
Check out our articles to learn more on why poodles do not shed, and on standard poodle shedding.
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane?
Standard Poodles require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a poodle, check out our article on how to groom a poodle.
Learn more on how to take care of a poodle here.
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane?
Standard Poodles get along very well with other dogs.
Poodles get along very well with other dogs. Poodles are very friendly. However, it is up to the other dog to reciprocate the friendliness. Some dog breeds are just unfriendly and aggressive.
Read this article to learn about the dog breeds that get along well with poodle and the dog breeds that do not along with poodles.
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Are Standard Poodles good family dogs? What about Great Danes?
Standard Poodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Poodles make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about standard poodles as family dogs here.
Great Danes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Standard Poodle Easier to Train than the Great Dane?
Standard Poodles are very easy to train.
Poodles are easy to train because they are intelligent and eager to please their owners. However, it is important that you begin training a poodle to make the most out of their natural intelligence. Moreover, training your Poodle should be based on positive reinforcement and repetition. Be sure to give your Poodle praise when he obeys a command and ignores your poodle`s bad behavior.
To learn more, check out our article on how to train a poodle.
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane
Standard Poodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Standard Poodles and Great Danes?
Standard Poodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Standard Poodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Great Dane?
Standard Poodles 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.
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Standard Poodles Bark and Howl? What about Great Danes?
Standard Poodles 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 Standard Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather?
Standard Poodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Standard Poodle vs. Great Dane
Standard Poodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Standard Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather?
Standard Poodles can tolerate hot weather.
Great Danes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Standard Poodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Great Dane?
Standard Poodles adapt very well to apartment living.
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Standard Poodle or the Great Dane?
Standard Poodles are very good for new dog owners.
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Standard Poodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Standard Poodle compares to other breeds aside from the Great Dane. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Standard Poodle to other breeds:
Standard Poodle versus Basset Hound Standard Poodle versus Airedale Terrier Standard Poodle versus Jack Russell Terrier Standard Poodle versus Saint Bernard Standard Poodle versus Bernese Mountain Dog Standard Poodle versus Goldendoodle Standard Poodle versus Great Dane Standard Poodle versus Belgian Malinois Standard Poodle versus Irish Water Spaniel Standard Poodle versus Alaskan Malamute Standard Poodle versus Standard Schnauzer Standard Poodle versus Cocker Spaniel Standard Poodle versus Giant Schnauzer Standard Poodle versus Labradoodle Standard Poodle versus Australian Shepherd
Conclusion: Standard Poodle 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 Standard Poodle and the Great Dane better suits you and your family.