Compare breeds
Boxer vs Great Dane
Boxer
Short
Great Dane
Short
Choose the Boxer if you want…
- a family with children
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- less hair around the house
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the Great Dane if you want…
- a home with other pets
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Boxer | Great Dane |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Giant |
| Weight | 25–32 kg (55–71 lb) | 45–80 kg (99–176 lb) |
| Height | 53–63 cm (21–25 in) | 71–86 cm (28–34 in) |
| Life span | 10–12 years | 7–10 years |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Energy | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Boxer or the Great Dane?
The Great Dane — typically about 2.2 times the weight. Boxer: 25–32 kg (55–71 lb); Great Dane: 45–80 kg (99–176 lb).
Which lives longer, the Boxer or the Great Dane?
The Boxer, on average. Boxer: 10–12 years; Great Dane: 7–10 years.
Is the Boxer or the Great Dane better with children?
The Boxer scores higher in our profiles (5 vs 4 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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