Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Devoted
Gentle
Kind
Reserved
Trustworthy

Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

Great Golden Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Kangals shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Great Dane, Golden Retriever

Mastiff-type

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Brindle

Gray
Fawn
Sable

A Great Golden Dane can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Kangal can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Great Golden Danes are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Kangals have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Great Golden Danes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Kangal breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Great Golden Dane has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

Great Golden Danes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Kangals have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Snuggle, Walk

Walk

In general most Great Golden Danes usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Kangals usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Great Golden Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Kangal requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Great Golden Dane should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Kangal should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The Great Golden Dane is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Great Golden Danes make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Kangals are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Great Golden Danes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Kangals are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Great Golden Danes are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Kangals are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Great Golden Danes are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Kangals are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Great Golden Danes are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Kangals have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Great Golden Danes are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Kangals are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.