Finnish Spitz
VS
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Finnish Spitz vs Great Dane (Grand danois)
Compare Finnish Spitz and Great Dane (Grand danois) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Finnish Spitz
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
71 – 86 cm
Weight
7 – 13 kg
49 – 95 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
8 – 10 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Summary
About Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
About Great Dane (Grand danois)
The Great Dane (Grand danois) is a giant, elegant dog, among the tallest breeds. Once a boar‑hunting and estate guard dog, it is now a loyal, people‑oriented companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it requires space, careful training, health care and close daily companionship.
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