The Great Dane breed is a big lovable dog. In spite of their great size and  original purpose they were bred for

hunting large boar, Great Danes are quiet and delicate, and alongside the Irish Wolfhound are often referred to as "Gentle Giants." The Great Dane dog is a hunting breed developed in....believe it or not......Germany not Denmark. The the origins of the breed's name remains amystery. In France and Germany, the breed is simply called "German mastiff."

The Great Dane breed is protective and loyal, gentle and delicate without being timid. Great Danes are thought generally easy to train anddo not require a lot of grooming or maintenance. The Great Dane dog breed is a hunting breed and as such needs plenty of outdoor time and physical activity.

• Size: Males 30+ inches; females 28+ inches
• Coat: short, thick, smooth, glossy
• Color: brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin, mantle
• Eyes: medium-sized, deep-set, dark.
• Ears: high-set, medium-sized, moderately thick, folded forward
• Skull: rectangular, long
• Muzzle: long, not pointed
• Nose: black, except in the blue Danes, which have dark blue-black noses

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