Great Dane

The Great Dane , also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound , is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The Great Dane is one of the world's tallest dog breeds; the current world record holder, measuring 109 cm from paw to shoulder; 220 cm from head to tail, is George. As described by the American Kennel Club, "The Great Dane combines, in its regal appearance, dignity, strength and elegance with great size and a powerful, well-formed, smoothly muscled body. It is one of the giant working breeds, but is unique in that its general conformation must be so well balanced...
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Breed Group:	Working Group
Place of Origin:	Germany
Also Known As:	Grand Danois, Danish Hound, German Mastiff, Gentle Giant, Dane, Dogue Allemand, Dänischer Hund, Deutsche Dogge

Description of Great Dane

Colors

Mantle, Harlequin, Black, Brindle, Blue, Fawn

Temperament

Friendly, Gentle, Devoted, Confident, Loving, Reserved

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	28 in.	31.9 in.	99.2 lbs.	130.1 lbs.
Male	29.9 in.	33.9 in.	119 lbs.	198.4 lbs.

Great Dane Image Gallery

Blue puppy	Great Danes of several coat types, from left to right: harlequin, black, brindle, blue and fawn
An example of a Merle Great Dane, A.K.C. recognized but not a show dog	Great Danes Running
Great Danes running	Great Danes Gislev church, Denmark 1500–25
The Great Dane Raro, Denmark 1655	The Great Dane Sultan, Denmark 1699

Behavior and Traits of Great Dane

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Great Dane

High Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
10 yr.
High:
12 yr.
High Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Great Dane

Working Group

Working Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Working Group, although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Working Group. Working Group does not define one particular type of dog. It is not a scientific classification. Working Group is not a term used by the international kennel club...
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Great Dane place of origin

Germany

Population: 81,702,329

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy in the European Union. It is one of the major political powers of the European...
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Some Other Breeds from Germany