Great Dane
adult Great Dane
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group: working / molossoid |
height: m
30-32" / 76.2-81.3 cm,
f 28-30" / 71.7-76.2 cm |
types: |
weight: 100-120
lbs / 45.35-54.43 kg |
colors: |
black,
fawn (light buff to deep orange), blue (light gray to deep
slate), black striped brindle, harlequin (black splotches
on white) |
physical traits: |
very large and tall, clean
appearance, majestic, dignified, distinctive, muscular |
hair type: |
short, thick, glossy,
smooth |
personality/
temperament: |
affectionate, gentle,
spirited, courageous, patient, loyal, dependable, easy-going,
easy to train. some can be timid, aggressive, uncontrollable
without proper discipline |
maintenance/
special needs: |
low, requires lots of
dog food, easy to train, daily exercise, when bored become
destructive, need attention and companionship, susceptible
to arthritis and bone tumors, drools, rough play can be confused
with aggression |
nickname: |
German Mastiff, Deutsche
Dogge, Grand Danois, 'gentle giant' |
origination: |
Germany, probably cross
of Mastiff and Greyhound |
bred for: |
hunt large animals, war
dog |
identifying traits: |
one of largest of all
dog breeds |
ideal for: |
family, companionship,
other pets, guarding, adapts to small living space with lots
of exercise, city or country life, outdoors, |
good with kids? |
yes, but supervise because
of size |
of interest : |
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life expectancy: |
10 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
fci-(molossoid breeds-mastiff
type dog group), akc,
saku, uk-(working dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group), ankc, nzkc-(nonsporting
dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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health issues: |
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books on this breed: |
Great
Dane: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your
Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) |
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adult Brindle Great Dane |
adult Harlequin Great Dane |
adult Blue Great Dane - uncropped ears |
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