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Great
Dane dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Germany
to hunt wild boar. |
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Life expectancy |
7
to 10 years |
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Color |
Fawn,
black, blue, brindle, harlequin |
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Coat type |
Short
dense coat. |
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Exercise needs |
Moderate
energy level. Needs plenty of exercise, at the very least a
long daily walk or run. Puppies should never be given strenuous
exercise as its bones are still forming. Instead, a puppy should
be given plenty of space to exercise freely on its own. |
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Temperament |
The Dane likes being with people and, if left alone for any
length of time, in its solitude may rearrange the house somewhat.
Gentle giant; sweet natured, friendly, noble and majestic. Tends
to 'lean' on its favourite people. It makes a huge lap dog.
Courageous and protective. |
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Good with children |
Excellent
with other pets and children. Supervision is required around
small children as it may inadvertently step on them or knock
them over. Superb watchdog. Has a very deep bark. |
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Grooming needs |
Moderate shedder. Requires weekly brushing. |
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Average size (inches) |
>
30
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>
28
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Average weight (lbs) |
>
100
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>100
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Health issues |
Has a tendency to bloat. It
is particularly susceptible to hip dysplasia, some genetic
heart ailments, and cancer. |
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Living conditions |
Can adjust well
to both city and country living. Needs a lot of space. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Great Dane is a breed
of working dog developed at least 400 years ago in Germany, where it
was used for boar hunting. The Great Dane is typically a swift, alert
dog noted for courage, friendliness, and dependability. It has a massive,
square-jawed head, and body lines that give it an elegant appearance.
Its short coat is black, golden brown, brindle, blue-gray, or white
with black patches. It is the tallest of the working breeds, standing
28 to 32 inches tall. Its name was derived from one of its French names,
Grand Danois (Big Danish), although there is no known reason to associate
Denmark with the history or origin of the breed. In its native Germany
it is known as the Deutsche Dogge (German Mastiff). This breed has existed
in Britain for many centuries and is said to be descended from the Molosus
hounds of ancient Rome. It was used as a wild boar hunter, companion
and bodyguard in the Middle Ages and has also played a part in bull-baiting.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The cartoon character Scooby
Doo portrays the Great Dane as a large lovable dog that is not always
as smart as it should be.
Great Danes make very effective watch-dogs, but their usually friendly
nature towards people undermines their use as guard dogs.
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