Great dane....the breed
The Great Dane is one of the most elegant and distinguished of the giant breeds.
It is believed that their origins can be traced to Irish Wolfhound with mixture of old
English Mastiff. The breed has existed for over 400 years to serve as a Boar
Hound in Germany. Europe's erstwhile boar was one of the most savage, swift,
powerful and well armed requiring a “superdog” to hunt it.
Great Dane’s are the Gentle Giants.
The Great Dane is a wonderful family companion if you want a large, affectionate
short-haired breed who also offers protection due to his suspicious attitude
toward strangers.
The Great Dane is a gentle, grand and elegant dog. Throughout history it has
been trained as a:
- guard dog
- hunting dog
- carting dog
The Great Dane is recognized as a sporting dog (or gundog in the Kennel Club
of the United Kingdom), which is considered to be one of the most intelligent
breeds due to the fact that they are essentially easy to train for a number of uses.
Aside from their natural instincts, Danes are blessed with a beautiful
temperament that makes them the perfect family dog or loyal friend.
-Eager to Please
- Regal
- Happy
- Alert
- Brave
- Courageous
- Devoted
- Dignified
- Exuberant
- Family dog
Their shoulder height up to 30-36 inches, weight 100 lbs or more.
Their coat is short, smooth, thick, clean and with a glossy appearance.
A quiet dog inside, they require plenty of human companionship. Though they
are very calm and quiet, they do not have a sense of their size, and will attemp to sit in your lap or on the couch, with their front legs on the floor. Be careful with
small children around them.
Great Danes will easily become couch potatoes if not exercised. Long daily
walks are best.
Life expectancy is 7-10 years, thought known to live 12-15 years.
Be wary of bloat (gastric torsion), Hypothyroidism and Wobbler's Syndrome.
Great Danes need plenty of exercise; long walks are best.
Great Danes are easy to train, learn quickly, are eager to please and love to work
