Origin:
Historians claim that there are drawings of dogs that resemble the Great Dane on Egyptian monuments from roughly 3000 B.C. The earliest written description of a dog resembling the breed can be found in Chinese literature of 1121 B.C. The origins of the Great Dane as we know it today can be traced to the Irish Wolfhound with mixture of old English Mastiff. The breed was originally developed by the Germans to hunt boar, a ferocious animal. When no longer used for hunting, the Great Dane became a companion and estate guard dog.
History
A “gentle giant,” the Great Dane is nothing short of majestic. Sometimes referred to as the “king of dogs,” this extremely large dog breed is known for being strong yet elegant with a friendly, energetic personality. Striking in the show ring, the Great Dane is also popular as a family pet.
Color
The Great Dane’s coat colors can be brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin and mantle.
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Lifespan:
7-10 years -
Shedding:
constant -
Coat Length:
short -
Grooming:
low -
Size:
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Color:
Behavior
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Temperament
Great Dane puppies have gentle and loving dispositions, making them excellent family companions, but as with all dogs, they should be supervised around young children.
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Barking
Barks if Necessary
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Adaptability
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Adaptability to apartment living
1 2 3 4 5 -
Good for novice owners
1 2 3 4 5 -
Tolerates being alone
1 2 3 4 5 -
Tolerates cold weather
1 2 3 4 5 -
Tolerates hot weather
1 2 3 4 5 -
Family Friendly
1 2 3 4 5
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Exercise needs
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Energy level
1 2 3 4 5 -
Exercise needs
1 2 3 4 5 -
Playfulness
1 2 3 4 5
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Trainability
easy