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Great Dane Breed Information and Photos


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Great danes playing in the oceanBreed Description: The Great Dane is often called the gentle giant. This breed combines an enormous muscular body with both elegance and dignity. The Great Dane is very affectionate and displays loyalty to its master, patience with children and cautious restraint around strangers.
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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.

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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

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May 17, 2014

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.

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September 1, 2010

Maya is a Great Dane puppy - coloring: reverse brindle, black with subtle cream stripes. Ginger is a miniature, long-haired, chocolate dapple dachshund.

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November 22, 2020

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.

Zeus (Great Dane)

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June 25, 2019

We purchased him one year ago. He likes to play with our other dog (a Chihuahua), run outside, and play with toys constantly!

Spencer (Great Dane) - tan dog in the grass on a leash

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June 30, 2016

This is a page about great dane needs to gain weight. Food choices, general health, and the breed of the dog can affect their weight management.

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February 2, 2011

Meet Jaxton and Kyler. Jaxton (fawn one) is almost 8 years old and Kyler the blue one is almost a year old. They are both Great Danes.

Blond and Black Great Dane

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February 9, 2010

Brutus is now nearly 18 months. This picture was taken when he was about 3 months. He is a Harlequin Great Dane. We drove two hours to get Brutus in 100+ degree heat in 2008.

Harlequin Great Dane

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February 4, 2010

Abigael is 8 months old Great Dane. We got her on October 30th 2009. She likes to go for walks. I love my baby, she is beautiful!

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July 5, 2016

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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