Great Dane (Grand danois)
VS
Weimaraner
Great Dane (Grand danois) vs Weimaraner
Compare Great Dane (Grand danois) and Weimaraner 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)
Weimaraner
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 86 cm
57 – 70 cm
Weight
49 – 95 kg
25 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Great Dane (Grand danois)
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Large
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 Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.
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