Great Dane vs Löwchen
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Great Dane
Löwchen
28–32 in
Height
11–13 in
110–175 lb
Weight
10–15 lb
7–10 yr
Lifespan
15–15 yr
$1.5–4.0k
Puppy price
$2.0–6.0k
#16
AKC popularity
#168
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
3
Good with Young Children
5
3
Good with Other Dogs
3
3
Shedding Level
2
1
Coat Grooming
2
4
Drooling Level
1
3
Good with Strangers
3
4
Playfulness
4
5
Watchdog / Protective
4
4
Adaptability
4
3
Trainability
4
4
Energy Level
3
3
Barking Level
3
4
Mental Stimulation Needs
3
Great Dane Löwchen
Overlay
Where they diverge
Drooling Level
Löwchen drools less (3-point difference)
Good with Young Children
Löwchen is better with kids (2-point difference)
Shedding Level
Löwchen sheds less (1-point difference)
Coat Grooming
Great Dane needs less grooming (1-point difference)
Watchdog / Protective
Great Dane is more protective (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Great Dane if…
- Families with enough space
- Gentle companion seekers
- Those wanting a loyal calm dog
- You value drooling level — Great Dane scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value good with young children — Löwchen scores higher here.
Great Dane Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Great Dane home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Löwchen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Löwchen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you