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Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Great Dane
Short
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Short
Choose the Great Dane if you want…
- a home with other pets
- a calmer companion
Choose the Staffordshire Bull Terrier if you want…
- a flat or small home
- less hair around the house
- an active companion for long walks and play
Side by side
| Trait | Great Dane | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Giant | Medium |
| Weight | 45–80 kg (99–176 lb) | 11–17 kg (24–37 lb) |
| Height | 71–86 cm (28–34 in) | 36–41 cm (14–16 in) |
| Life span | 7–10 years | 12–14 years |
| Origin | Germany | England |
| Energy | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Suits a flat | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Great Dane or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The Great Dane — typically about 4.5 times the weight. Great Dane: 45–80 kg (99–176 lb); Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 11–17 kg (24–37 lb).
Which lives longer, the Great Dane or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, on average. Great Dane: 7–10 years; Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 12–14 years.
Is the Great Dane or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier better with children?
We rate them the same. Both still need supervision with young children.
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