Great Dane vs Mastiff
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
Mastiff
Side-by-Side Comparison
Great Dane
Winner VS
Mastiff
giant
Size
giant
110--175 lbs
Weight
120--230 lbs
7--10 yrs
Better
Lifespan
6--10 yrs
8/10
Health Risk Score
8/10
$45--$90
Better
Monthly Insurance
$50--$100
$1,800
Better
Annual Claims
$2,000
moderate
Exercise Needs
low
low
Grooming
low
moderate
Trainability
moderate
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
No
Apartment Friendly
No
Overall Verdict
Great Dane edges ahead with 3 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
giant
giant
Weight
110--175 lbs
120--230 lbs
Lifespan
7--10 yrs
6--10 yrs
Health Risk Score
8/10
8/10
Monthly Insurance
$45--$90
$50--$100
Annual Claims
$1,800
$2,000
Exercise Needs
moderate
low
Grooming
low
low
Trainability
moderate
moderate
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
No
Verdict
Great Dane wins with 3 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Great Dane — Great Dane has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Great Dane — Great Dane has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Great Dane — Great Dane 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
Mastiff
giant · Working
- Monthly Insurance
- $50–$100
- Health Risk
- 8/10
- Lifespan
- 6–10 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $2,000
