The Great Dane, also known as German Mastiff or Danish
Hound, is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant
size. The breed is commonly referred to as the "Apollo
of all breeds".
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
that it never appears clumsy, and shall move with
a long reach and powerful drive.
Great Dane Dog Traits
Great Dane Dog Breed
Great Dane Dog Classification:
Great Danes are hound dogs.
Other Names: Deutsche Dogge, German
Mastiff, Grand Danois, Dane, Gentle Giant,
Danish Dog,
Great Danes in Foreign Languages:
Catalan:
danès, danesa Danish: granddanois Finnish: tanskandoggi French: dogue allemand German: Deutsche Dogge, dänische
Dogge Italian: danese, alano Japanese: gureto den Lithuanian: vokieciu dogas
Portuguese: dogue alemão,
dinamarquês, gigante dinamarquês
Russian: dátskij dog Spanish: dogo alemán, dogo
danés, gran danés, alano alemán
Swedish: grand danois
Origins: Great Danes were initially
bred to hunt large game.
Description: Great Danes are massive
large breed dogs. Great Danes have a square
black nose and broad skull, with floppy,
triangular ears. Their bodies are powerful
and well muscled.
Size: Great Danes weigh between
100 to 200 lbs, they stand 28 to 34 inches
tall at their shoulder.
weight
height
Male
120 to 200
lbs
28 to 32
inches tall
Female
100 to 130
lbs
30 to 34
inches tall
Coat: Great Danes have short silky
fur that come in a variety of colors including:
black, blue, brindle, fawn or harlequin
(white and black).
Disposition: Great Danes are affectionally
known as "gentle giants". Great
Danes require daily walks, to stay healthy.
They are powerful, even tempered and good
natured dogs.
Type Dog: Great Danes are hound
dogs.
Litter Size: Great Danes give
birth to litters of 5 to 12 puppies.
Behavior: Great Danes are sweet
tempered but on ocassion they can be aggressive
with other dogs if not socialized at a
young age. Great Danes can be watch dogs.
Traits: Gentle, sweet-natured,
Country of Origin: Denmark / Germany
Life Span: Great Danes typically
live 6 to 12 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, CKC,
KC (UK), NZKC, UKC
Great Dane
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