Great Dane
adult Great Dane
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group: molossoid /working |
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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of interest: |
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health concerns: |
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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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adult Brindle Great Dane |
adult Harlequin Great Dane |
adult Blue Great Dane - uncropped ears |
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