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Great Danes may seem intimidating, but inside their enormous bodies are even bigger hearts. Their size and loyalty make them good watch dogs, but intruders won’t realize their bark is worse than their bite. Although they appear energetic, Great Danes would rather grab a pillow indoors and relax by your side. Full-grown, they typically weigh 110-175 pounds and stand 28-32 inches tall.

Great Danes are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Some Great Danes are dominant with other dogs of the same sex or have a high prey drive with small cats. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed is fairly calm when young and needs a moderate amount of exercise when fully grown. Great Danes should be taken on a daily walk or allowed to play in a large, fenced yard where they can run and explore. They may seem like outdoor dogs, but their favorite spot is actually indoors where they can relax and be by your side. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Great Dane has a short, smooth coat that comes in several colors. Most dogs are fawn (gold with a black mask, ears, and tail tip), brindle (gold with a black stripe pattern), steel blue, glossy black, “Harlequin” (white with black patches), or “Mantle”/”Boston” (black with white muzzle, chest, and tail tip). This breed isn’t high maintenance when it comes to grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Danes are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Due to their size, apartments and small spaces just aren’t practical for this breed. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Afghan Hounds live for the thrill of the chase. They are excellent sprinters, but they also love to laze around the house. They can be a bit stubborn, but they develop deep connections with their owners despite their occasionally aloof personalities. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-60 pounds and stand 25-27 inches tall.

Afghan Hounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Afghan Hounds need to be a part of a family where they can live indoors with people. They get along with children if they are raised around them, but usually don’t do so well with cats. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

As previously stated, Afghan hounds love to sprint. They are natural hunters who will chase anything for fun, which translates well into an immense talent for coursing. One of the best ways to exercise an Afghan Hound is to let them loose in a safe, enclosed area where they can run free and burn off their energy. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Perhaps the most definitive attribute of the Afghan Hound is their long, luxurious coat. Their hair is silky and fine and needs to be brushed three or four times per week. These brushings will help remove tangles or matting and cut back on shedding. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Afghan Hounds are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Afghan Hounds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Afghan Hounds need to be a part of a family where they can live indoors with people. They don’t need a ton of space as long as you make sure to exercise them daily. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.