Great Dane vs Labrador Retriever
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Great Dane
VS
Labrador Retriever
Side-by-Side Comparison
Great Dane
VS
Labrador Retriever
Winner giant
Size
large
110--175 lbs
Weight
55--80 lbs
7--10 yrs
Lifespan
11--13 yrs
Better
8/10
Health Risk Score
6/10
Better
$45--$90
Monthly Insurance
$30--$60
Better
$1,800
Annual Claims
$1,000
Better
moderate
Exercise Needs
high
low
Grooming
moderate
moderate
Trainability
high
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
No
Apartment Friendly
No
Overall Verdict
Labrador Retriever edges ahead with 4 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
giant
large
Weight
110--175 lbs
55--80 lbs
Lifespan
7--10 yrs
11--13 yrs
Health Risk Score
8/10
6/10
Monthly Insurance
$45--$90
$30--$60
Annual Claims
$1,800
$1,000
Exercise Needs
moderate
high
Grooming
low
moderate
Trainability
moderate
high
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No
Verdict
Labrador Retriever wins with 4 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Labrador Retriever — Labrador Retriever has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Labrador Retriever — Labrador Retriever has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Labrador Retriever — Labrador Retriever tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Great Dane
giant · Working
- Monthly Insurance
- $45–$90
- Health Risk
- 8/10
- Lifespan
- 7–10 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $1,800
Labrador Retriever
large · Sporting
- Monthly Insurance
- $30–$60
- Health Risk
- 6/10
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $1,000
