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Great Dane

Breed origin: Germany
Original purpose: Originally boar hunting, later estate guard dog.

AKC recognized: 1887
AKC group: Working

Size: Height: males at least 30 inches; females at least 28 inches
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Color: Brindle with or without a black mask, fawn (yellow gold) with a black mask, blue, black, black and white.

Life span: 8 to 10 years.

General characteristics/temperament: The Great Dane is spirited, powerful, courageous, elegant, friendly, gentle, and loving. They are extremely large and are sometimes referred to as the "king of dogs", but they make excellent family companions because of their gentle and dependable nature.

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Good with children? Yes with proper supervision.

Protective? Yes

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Intelligent? Yes

Energy/Activity Level: Moderate

Suitable canine sports/activities: conformation, obedience, agility, rally

Known health problems: Gastric dilatation volvulus, hip dysplasia, dilated cardiomyopathy, blindness, deafness.


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Recommended books for further reading:


Great Dane (A Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
By S. William Haas
Published in 2003
158 pages

A New Owner's Guide to Great Danes
By Jill Swedlow
Published in 1997
160 pages

Great Danes (A Complete Owner's Manual)
By Joe Stahlkuppe
Published in 2002
96 pages

Great Dane (Your Happy Healthy Pet)
By Jill Swedlow
Published in 1998
160 pages

Great Dane: Model of Nobility
By Jill Swedlow and Lyn Richards
Published in 1999
240 pages

The Great Dane
By Anna Katherine Nicholas
Published in 1988
319 pages

Your First Great Dane
By Angela Mitchell and Peter Bugh
Published in 2000
80 pages

Guide to Owning a Great Dane
By Garth Lorg
Published in 1996
64 pages

The Great Dane Handbook
By Mary J. McCracken
Published in 1995
239 pages

Dr. Ackerman's Book of the Great Dane
By Lowell Ackerman
Published in 1996
96 pages

Great Danes
By Diane McCarty
Published in 1998
160 pages

Great Danes Today
By Di Johnson
Published in 2000
160 pages

The Great Dane
By Frederick Becker
Published in 2005
136 pages

Great Danes (An Owner's Companion)
By Karina Le Mare
Published in 1993
224 pages

Great Dane
By Harry Everton
Published in 2000
176 pages

Great Danes: Past and Present
By Dr. Morell Mackenzie
Published in
224 pages


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Other websites for additional information:

American Kennel Club breed page
Great Dane Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Great Dane Club of America Rescue



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