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Great Dane (Grand danois)
VS
Barbet
Great Dane (Grand danois) vs Barbet
Compare Great Dane (Grand danois) and Barbet 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
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Barbet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 86 cm
53 – 65 cm
Weight
49 – 95 kg
14 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Barbet
The Barbet is an ancient French water dog, medium-sized and sturdy, with a dense woolly low-shedding coat. Cheerful and people-focused, it thrives on family life, regular grooming, and active exercise, excelling in water work and dog sports, but remains a relatively rare breed.
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