Great Danes

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