Active
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Reserved
Instinctual

Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Cheerful
Reserved

Great Danoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Daniffs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Poodle, Great Dane

Mastiff and Great Dane

DBR = Designer Breed Registry

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DKC = Daniff Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
Brindle

Fawn
Black
Brindle
Blue
White

Wavy

Straight

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Myotonia
Corneal Dystrophy

None

Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Biopsy
Ocular Exam
Cardiac Test
Electromyography (EMG)
Muscle Biopsy

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

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

Daniff has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Great Danoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Training, Fetch, Beach runs, Walk, Dog Parks, Play, Shake, Catch, Walks, Snuggles, Tug-of-war

Road trip, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Running, Walking, Dog Parks, Walk, Tug, Long walks, Snuggling, Boating, Eating Snacks, Zoomies, Sleep, Feeding, Hike, Tracking, Herding, Protection Work, Service dog, Belly rubs, Cuddling, Sleeping, Tug of war, Hide and seek

Great Danoodles 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.

Daniffs 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 Great Danoodle, it's at least 8 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 Daniff, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Danoodles 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.

In general most Daniffs 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.

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

The Daniff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Great Danoodle 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 115-150 pound (52 - 68 kg) Daniff 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 a Great Danoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Great Danoodle 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 Daniff 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Great Danoodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

Daniffs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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

Daniffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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