Origin : GERMAN
The Great Dane, often referred to as the “gentle giant,” is a majestic and imposing dog breed known for their impressive size and friendly demeanor.
Great Dane Dog Breed
The Great Dane is a German breed and has been known as the German Mastiff or the Deutsche Dogge.
Great Danes are regal, gentle giants with a calm temperament and moderate exercise needs.
Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years
Temperament: Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving
Weight: Female: 45–59 kg, Male: 54–90 kg
Colors: Black, Brindle, Fawn, Mantle, Blue, Harlequin
Height: Female: 71–84 cm, Male: 76–90 cm
The Great Dane breed is a gentle giant, affectionate, loving and, all in all, great with people. Although they were originally bred to hunt wild boars, the Great Dane is not such a big fan of the sport nowadays, and would much rather spend their energy running around and playing.
The Great Dane is an affectionate dog, ideally suited to an active family. They can become very close and loyal to their family, and even to frequent visitors. They are quick to alert the family of any strangers approaching their territory, as they are excellent guard dogs and can sometimes be territorial and not welcoming of canine intruders.
The Great Dane holds the record for being the tallest dog breed in the world, and while in its present form it has only worked as a guard dog, the ancestors of this canine colossus have been war dogs, fighting dogs, and high-status hunting dogs.
Great Danes might not be as smart as Border Collies, but they are pretty bright dogs. In fact,
they ranked as the 19th smartest breed out of a total of 300 breeds.
