AKA: Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff

Description: The Great Dane is known as a large dog and the tallest compared to other breeds they acquire a very strong muscles that makes them very athletic to create more strength and dignity. Their coat is compact,short and smooth that varies in color, could be fawn, brindle, black, blue, mantle harlequin and Merle. Head is long and narrow, eyes are dark and round that has an intelligent expression, ears are pointed and carried erect and teeth are well refined. Its neck is very strong and muscular as well and has a straight front legs. Moreover, They have brawny thighs with round, short feet and tail is regular in length, up to its joint in hind legs.

Temperament: The Great Dane is a gentle breed, also very loyal,sweet and kind. They deal well with children,always enjoy playing with them. They are loving that’s why they like to be around with people. Doesn’t bark too much, only becomes alert when required. But they are also brave and could be trained as watchdog. Since they are a giant size, the Great Dane should be properly trained to be obedient and should be done at an early age so it will be manageable when fully grown. This breed may be a little difficult to train.

Activity: For this breed, they require large yard because of their size. And they need a lot of daily exercise and long walk. They could be your best companion when you jog around.

Grooming: They are easy to groom because they have a smooth short hair so they don’t need heavy grooming. An occasional brushing to maintain the smoothness of coat Heavy brushing is needed only during heavy shedding and they only shed at certain times of the year.

Health Problems: Their life span is around 6-8 years. Health Problems with this breed includes: deafness, heart problems, bloat, HD, HOD, cataracts, and bone cancer. They sensitive to extreme heat or cold.

Breed Group: Working
Color: brindle, black-masked fawn, blue, black, harlequin (white with irregular black patches)
Height: Dogs 30-34 inches (76-86 cm.) Bitches 28-32 inches (71-81 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg.) Bitches 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: Moderately energetic,Friendly, loving and devoted to his owners, especially to the children. They could also be harsh to strangers. Required to be trained at an early stage.

Tags: breed, dogs, great dane

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