Is the Great Dane or the Old Danish Pointer better for families with children?

Both the Great Dane and the Old Danish Pointer are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Great Dane or the Old Danish Pointer?

The Great Dane and Old Danish Pointer shed a similar amount (medium).

The Old Danish Pointer is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

The Great Dane is a larger dog than the Old Danish Pointer, which affects space, food and exercise needs.

Choose the Great Dane if you want a more outgoing, sociable dog, you prefer lower grooming upkeep, or you want a bigger, more substantial dog.

Choose the Old Danish Pointer if you want a longer-lived breed, you want an easier dog to train, or you want a smaller, more apartment-friendly dog.

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Is the Great Dane or the Old Danish Pointer better for families with children?: Both the Great Dane and the Old Danish Pointer are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Great Dane or the Old Danish Pointer?: The Great Dane and Old Danish Pointer shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Great Dane or the Old Danish Pointer?: The Old Danish Pointer is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.