ADDITIONAL GREAT DANE PICTURES
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Origin: Germany
Date of Origin: 15th century
Originally used for: Boar Hound, estate guard dog
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Deutsche Dogge, Boar Hound, Ulm Dog, German Mastiff
History of the Breed: A giant breed, the Great Dane originated from an Irish Wolfhound and Old English Mastiff.
The breed can be traced back over 400 years. Its original purpose was as a Boar hound.
General Appearance: A giant dog with a heavy head used for fighting and hunting. The head is rectangular, long,
and finely chiseled with a strongly pronounced stop and a full square jaw with a deep muzzle. The eyes are medium in size, deep set, and dark.
The ears are set high, medium in size and folded forward close to the cheek and carried erect. The chest is broad, deep, and well muscled.
The tail should be broad at the base, tapering uniformly down to the hock joint and carried high.
Height & Weight:
Height 28-30 Inches
Weight 100-120 Pounds
Coat: Shall be short, thick and clean with a smooth glossy appearance.
Color: There are six show-acceptable coat colors for Great Danes:
Fawn: Yellow gold with a black mask.
Brindle: Fawn and black in a chevron stripe pattern.
Blue: The color shall be a pure steel blue.
Black: The color shall be a glossy black.
Harlequin: Base color is pure white with black torn patches irregularly and well distributed over the body.
Mantle: The color shall be black and white with a solid black blanket extending over the body.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed:
Friendly with children: Yes, however, as a giant dog they can knock down young children by accident.
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, if socialized
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium, this dog should be walked daily
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, bloat, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 9-10 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 24
First Registered by the AKC: 1887
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC, NZKC, UKC, GDCA
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Great Dane Club of America
The Great Dane Club of Canada
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