Boxer vs Great Dane
Breed Snapshot
Best For
Energetic and playful, Boxers do well in households with active parents who can provide regular exercise and playtime and in homes that have a big yard where they can stretch their legs. Loyal and affectionate,...
Energetic and playful, Boxers do well in households with active parents who can provide regular exercise and playtime and in homes that have a big yard where they can stretch their legs. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers thrive on social interaction with their family.
Boxer Temperament
With their muscular physique and dark eyes, Boxers might seem tough and serious. But don’t be fooled! The ability to make many two- and four-legged friends is one of the Boxer’s greatest strengths. Silly pups at heart, they’re like a kid in a dog’s body, whi...
With their muscular physique and dark eyes, Boxers might seem tough and serious. But don’t be fooled! The ability to make many two- and four-legged friends is one of the Boxer’s greatest strengths. Silly pups at heart, they’re like a kid in a dog’s body, which may explain why Boxers and kids get along so well. They’ll never cease to put a smile on your face with their clown-like antics. You can often catch them sitting with their rear legs out in front of them (like people) and rolling back into a lazy dog position. They’re also prone to zoomies and stopping on a dime to dole out sloppy, wet kisses. If your dream dog is athletic and affectionate, the Boxer’s for you.
Often described as being more human than dog, Boxers are known to be quite sensitive. They’ll work 24/7 to please their loved ones, but this desire to please means they can get their feelings hurt. (Sad puppy dog eyes warning!) Originally bred to serve as guard dogs, Boxers perform brilliantly as service, assistance and therapy dogs, and in roles such as drug detection and search-and-rescue. However, some Boxers may not get along well with dogs they don’t know and of the same sex.
Boxer Traits
Breed Snapshot
Best For
Great Danes are regal, gentle giants with a calm temperament and moderate exercise needs. They make wonderful family companions, and the amount of love they have to give is as big as they are. They're...
Great Danes are regal, gentle giants with a calm temperament and moderate exercise needs. They make wonderful family companions, and the amount of love they have to give is as big as they are. They're ideal for pet parents seeking pet who's as affectionate as they are, well, huge.
Great Dane Temperament
Don’t be fooled by the breed’s large size and assume this dog has an intimidating personality to match. Great Danes are, in fact, loyal and kind with happy personalities and they desire to always be near their people. Great Danes prefer to keep you in their line of...
Don’t be fooled by the breed’s large size and assume this dog has an intimidating personality to match. Great Danes are, in fact, loyal and kind with happy personalities and they desire to always be near their people. Great Danes prefer to keep you in their line of sight, and you can forget about eating alone or cooking a meal by yourself ever again!
Great Danes can sometimes come off as shy, aloof or reserved. Socializing your Great Dane puppy at an early age will help them become more comfortable around new people and other dogs. They have a deep, powerful bark that can be intimidating to visitors, but this is a case where the bark is really worse than the bite.
The Great Dane was originally bred to be a hunting dog. Today, they mainly fill the role of “lovable family member.” And don’t be surprised if your Great Dane attempts to be a lap dog—the results can be hilarious.
Great Dane Traits
