While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Griffonshires are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Great Dane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Griffonshires shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Great Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Griffonshires as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Great Dane if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Germany

Brussels Griffon, Yorkshire Terrier

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

1980s

3000 BC

Brown

Brown

Black

Blue
Black

Blue
Cream
Brown
Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Griffonshires have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Great Danes have short coats.

A Griffonshire can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Griffonshires are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Great Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Cataracts

Myotonia

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Griffonshires are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Great Danes thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Griffonshire has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Great Dane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Griffonshires have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Great Danes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Griffonshires bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Great Dane dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cuddling, Playing Ball, Training, Fetch, Snuggling, Running, Exploring, Cuddles

Walking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Walk, Nap, Sniffing around, Play keep away, Fetch, Chasing Cats, Running, Treats, Play, Smelling, Exploring, Walks, Sniffing, Playing, Kisses, Jumping, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Dog Parks, Hiking, Waking, Tug of war, Fetching

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Griffonshire, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Dane, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Griffonshires have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Great Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Griffonshire feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Griffonshire is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Griffonshire is between $21 - $42. This makes an average of $252 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Griffonshires are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Great Dane is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Griffonshires are not suitable for children.

Great Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Griffonshires are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Griffonshires have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Great Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Griffonshires may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Great Danes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.