Comparison: Boxer and Great Dane

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

Boxer
Photo: OleNeitzel, CC BY 4.0, source
Great Dane
Photo: Lilly M at Polish Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, source
BoxerGreat Dane
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers53–63 cm72–86 cm
Weight25–32 kg45–90 kg
Life span10–12 years7–10 years
Recognition features
  • Short square muzzle with an underbite
  • Short fawn or brindle coat, often with white markings
  • Muscular build and pronounced stop
  • One of the tallest breeds, over 80 cm at the withers
  • Smooth coat: fawn, brindle, black, blue or harlequin
  • Elegant rectangular head
CoatShort, hard, glossy coat, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.Short smooth glossy coat; fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin.
PurposeA German breed descended from Bullenbeisser and bulldog stock, first used to hold game, later a service and family dog.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.