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Great Dane vs Rottweiler
Great Dane
Short
Rottweiler
Short
Choose the Great Dane if you want…
- a family with children
- a home with other pets
- a flat or small home
- a calmer companion
Choose the Rottweiler if you want…
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- an active companion for long walks and play
Side by side
| Trait | Great Dane | Rottweiler |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Giant | Large |
| Weight | 45–80 kg (99–176 lb) | 35–60 kg (77–132 lb) |
| Height | 71–86 cm (28–34 in) | 56–69 cm (22–27 in) |
| Life span | 7–10 years | 9–10 years |
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Energy | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with children | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with other pets | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Suits a flat | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Great Dane or the Rottweiler?
The Great Dane — typically about 1.3 times the weight. Great Dane: 45–80 kg (99–176 lb); Rottweiler: 35–60 kg (77–132 lb).
Which lives longer, the Great Dane or the Rottweiler?
The Rottweiler, on average. Great Dane: 7–10 years; Rottweiler: 9–10 years.
Is the Great Dane or the Rottweiler better with children?
The Great Dane scores higher in our profiles (4 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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