Group: Working group.
Purpose of Breed: Hunting large game
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Size: Great Danes range from 30 to 32 inches and weigh from 100 to 120 pounds.
Color(s): Typically black, fawn, brindle, blue or harlequin.
Coat Type: The Great Dane's coat is short, thick and glossy.
Grooming: The short, flat coat on this breed requires minimal grooming. Standard care is required for eyes, ears, pads and nails.
Exercise Needs: This breed needs a substantial amount of exercise and physical space to live comfortably. A fenced yard and daily exercise are essential.
Temperament: Great Danes are well-known for their clean habits and tolerance toward children. Due to their size, however, they should not be left around young children unsupervised. This dog makes an excellent family pet for those who have the space and can afford to pay for the dogs food bill. This breed is loyal and affectionate and makes a good guard dog.
Common Ailments: Susceptible to gastric torsion, hip dysplasia, heart disease and tail injuries.
Life Expectancy: Averages 6-8 years
Trivia: Despite their name, there is no known reason for connecting Denmark with the origin or development of the Great Dane.
More Information: Great Dane Club of America
Thru a breeder in July 2020. He is four months old. Zeus does not know how to get up in a chair yet. I caught him with his rear end not quite getting into the chair.
We purchased him one year ago. He likes to play with our other dog (a Chihuahua), run outside, and play with toys constantly!
Grendel was given to us as a companion for Emmett who missed having another dog to play with after our 10.5 year old Rosie passed away.
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I got Gus on May 2011, from an older lady who had 10 puppies. He was the only Mantle. Adorable. Love at first site.
Emmett was born on April 5th, 2014 and I actually found him on craigslist. Turns out his breeder lived only 8 miles from where I lived and I was very fortunate to visit him every week, take pictures and see how much he had grown.
Today, I met my Great Dane puppy for the first time.
Samantha was a rescue dog, surrendered to the pound when her family lost their house and could no longer care for her. My sister decided, after fostering her for a few weeks, she could not let Sam go up for adoption.