Comparison: Bloodhound and Great Dane

Bloodhound and Great Dane are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bloodhound
Photo: Bruce, CC BY 2.0, source
Great Dane
Photo: Lilly M at Polish Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, source
BloodhoundGreat Dane
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originBelgiumGermany
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers58–69 cm72–86 cm
Weight36–50 kg45–90 kg
Life span10–12 years7–10 years
Recognition features
  • Loose wrinkled skin on the head
  • Long drooping ears and jowls
  • Black-and-tan or red coat
  • One of the tallest breeds, over 80 cm at the withers
  • Smooth coat: fawn, brindle, black, blue or harlequin
  • Elegant rectangular head
CoatShort, dense, fine coat; black-and-tan, red.Short smooth glossy coat; fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin.
PurposeAn ancient hound from Belgian monasteries, still used by police to track people.A giant German dog first used to hunt wild boar, later a guard and companion of nobility.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.