Loving
Dignified
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Patient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Reserved
Generous
Thoughtful

Friendly
Energetic
Active
Intelligent
Trainable
Vocal

Irish Danes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Huntaways aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

New Zealand

Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane

Collies, English Hound, Old English Sheepdogs, Labrador

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

Dog Registry of America Inc.
New Zealand Kennel Club

Unknown

1900's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Cream
Red
Gray
Silver
Fawn
Blue
White
Black

Pied
Black
Brown

Straight

Wavy

An Irish Dane can have a litter of 10-15 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.

A Huntaway can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Canine Hip Dysplasia

Bone Cancer

Osteosarcoma
Myotonia

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Ear Health and Infection

Radiographs
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam
Cardiac Test
Electromyography (EMG)
Muscle Biopsy
Blood Panel
Bone Biopsy

Full Physical Examination

Irish Danes are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Huntaways thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Huntaways are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Irish Dane dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Huntaway dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Irish Danes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Huntaways are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Dane, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Huntaway, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Danes usually need at least 90 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 Huntaways usually need at least 80 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 Irish Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-150 pound (54 - 68 kg) Irish Dane feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-88 pound (29 - 40 kg) Huntaway feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Irish Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Huntaway is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Dane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Huntaway is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Irish Danes are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Huntaway is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Huntaways can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

Huntaways are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Irish Danes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Huntaways are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Huntaways are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Huntaways are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.