| Great Dane | Newfoundland | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 7-10 years | 9-10 years |
| Size | Giant | Giant |
| Weight | 110-175 lb | 100-150 lb |
| Energy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Grooming | Low | High |
| Shedding | Moderate | High |
| With kids | With supervision | Good with kids |
A dog this size usually only gets about 7 to 10 years with you, and its deep chest puts it at real risk of sudden, fatal stomach bloat (GDV) that breeders rarely mention at pickup.
'Gentle giant' does not mean 'healthy giant': UK breed health data puts this breed's median lifespan at around 9-10 years, and the same data shows a heart-disease rate at veterinary teaching hospitals dramatically higher than the average dog's — this is a short, expensive life wrapped in an enormous, drooling, constantly shedding body.
Great Dane ·
Newfoundland
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.