| Great Dane |
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28-30 inches
Very High
High
7-10 Years
Thick, dense, sleek and smooth
Low
Germany
Brindle, fawn, blue, black or Harlequin
Medium
Alert, Lively and Happy
100-120 pounds
High
Appearance
The Great Dane is regal in appearance, having dignity, strength and elegance. They are
lean, tall, with cropped or uncropped drop ears. They have tails that are sometimes
prone to injury due to their wagging abilities. Great Danes are squarely built with a
rectangular head and a short, smooth coat. They are of the tallest of dog breeds with
their great size and well-formed, muscled body. Known as the friendly giant, they should
show no unprovoked aggression.
Temperament
Great Danes are alert, lively and happy. They love to play, are very good with children,
and are very affectionate. They are content with lounging in the house with their family,
and love to be part of the group, often making their bed on couches, chairs and beds.
Great Danes are easygoing, intelligent and trainable.
History
They are said to be descendants of the ancient Molossus hounds of the Romans.
There is evidence that suggests that there were similar dogs as the Great Dane (such
as the Alaunt) in ancient Greek and Roman times. Great Danes are also thought to
have been used as war dogs by the ancient Celtics and Germans. Originally developed
to hunt boar and as a massive bull-baiter in the Middle Ages, some suggest they were
crossed with the ancient Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound.
The Great Dane is regal in appearance, having dignity, strength and elegance. They are
lean, tall, with cropped or uncropped drop ears. They have tails that are sometimes
prone to injury due to their wagging abilities. Great Danes are squarely built with a
rectangular head and a short, smooth coat. They are of the tallest of dog breeds with
their great size and well-formed, muscled body. Known as the friendly giant, they should
show no unprovoked aggression.
Temperament
Great Danes are alert, lively and happy. They love to play, are very good with children,
and are very affectionate. They are content with lounging in the house with their family,
and love to be part of the group, often making their bed on couches, chairs and beds.
Great Danes are easygoing, intelligent and trainable.
History
They are said to be descendants of the ancient Molossus hounds of the Romans.
There is evidence that suggests that there were similar dogs as the Great Dane (such
as the Alaunt) in ancient Greek and Roman times. Great Danes are also thought to
have been used as war dogs by the ancient Celtics and Germans. Originally developed
to hunt boar and as a massive bull-baiter in the Middle Ages, some suggest they were
crossed with the ancient Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound.
Great Danes truly love the comforts of home
and you may find them sleeping in your big
easy chair.
and you may find them sleeping in your big
easy chair.
