Great dane

great dane

  • Life expectancy

    8 - 10 years

  • Weight

    Male 50 - 70 kg

    Female 50 - 70 kg

  • Height

    Male 50 - 70 kg

    Female 50 - 70 kg

  • Hair

    Short,smooth

  • Group

    Pinscher and Schnauzer type dogs,molossoids,Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattle Dogs

  • Nicknames

    Dogo alemán,Alano alemán

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The Great Dane is one of the largest dogs that exist, as well as its gentleness. According to the FCI, the Great Dane is “the Apollo among dog breeds.” They have a kind, very playful character and a great affinity with children of all ages. Their devotion and loyalty to their owners is matched by their impressive appearance.

The Great Dane is a noble breed and they like nothing more than being part of a family and being involved in everything that happens in a home. Being one of the largest breeds, it unfortunately has a fairly short lifespan and is known to suffer from some health problems.

Characteristics of the Great dane

  • SIZE

  • EXERCISE NEEDS

  • EASY TO TRAIN

  • GOOD WITH CHILDREN

  • KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS

  • HEALTH OF THE BREED

  • COST TO KEEP

  • INTELLIGENCE

  • TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE

Why choose a Great dane?

PROS

  • Great Danes are extremely loyal and affectionate with their families.

  • They are very intelligent dogs

  • In the right hands they are easy to train

  • They do not require much maintenance in terms of grooming.

  • They have moderately shedding fur

  • They are very playful

CONS

  • They are not the best option for first-time owners.

  • Great Danes are extremely large dogs and need a lot of space.

  • They are known for drooling a lot

  • They suffer from separation anxiety when left alone

  • Their tails can cause a lot of damage when excited.

  • They can be stubborn when they feel like it.

  • The Great Dane, being a large breed, has a short lifespan

  • They are expensive to feed and need a lot of exercise

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Origin and history of the Great dane

The origin of the Great Dane is German. As an ancestor of the current Great Dane, the old Bullenbeisser (bull catcher in German) should be considered, as well as the Hatz and Saurüden. The breed has more than four centuries of history and has accompanied royalty as guard dogs since its beginnings.

It was the Count of Buffon who christened the breed the "Great Dane" after he had traveled through Denmark, where he saw similar looking dogs that were slimmer. He thought it was because of the Danish climate that the dogs had changed their appearance and decided to name them Great Danes.

The "Danish" part of the breed name was retained even though the Great Dane was in no way developed in Denmark. These beautiful, statuesque-looking dogs were developed in Germany and imported by nobles during the 17th and 18th centuries. For this reason, the Germans changed the name of the breed in the 19th century and called it the German Doge or Deutsche Dogge.

In 1880, at an exhibition in Berlin, a standard for the breed was established for the first time, which over time was modified several times.

Great dane breeders

Breeder of great dane, husky, french bulldog

Breeder of great dane, husky, french bulldog

11 years of experience as a breeder

We are Arianne and Víctor, parents, workers and animal lovers in general. Since childhood, we have had an innate connection with animals and have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to their care a...

De Villacharra 19479

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Character ofthe Great dane

The Great Dane is a dog with a friendly and outgoing character. They may be imposing to look at, but they are extremely gentle and affectionate. They are a great choice as family pets and companion dogs, although you have to be careful when they are around small children, simply because being so large, they can hit a very small child, even by accident.

It is not at all common for them to show any type of aggressive behavior, even with other dogs. However, they are not the best choice for first-time owners because they need to be trained and handled properly by someone who really understands the breed. His training must begin early and must be constant, otherwise he may become willful and rebellious, which can be a big problem given his size.

He hates being left alone. Therefore, they are more suitable for homes where one person always stays at home.

Curiosities about the Great dane

  • Nobles valued them so much that they kept Great Danes in their great halls instead of in outdoor kennels.

  • Scooby Doo's dog is a Great Dane

Names for Great dane

Kai, Mingo, Zaimon, Sira, Duna

The Great dane of our breeders

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