Great Danes

At a glance
Great Danes are a large working breed. Danes are vibrant, fearless, amiable and reliable dogs. Great Danes are recognized as one of the tallest canine breeds. However, in spite of their size, they have a sweet disposition and are very friendly with children.

Summary

• Names – Grand Danois (Old French for “Great Dane”); Dogue Allemand (modern French for “German Mastiff”), Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge (“German Mastiff”), Dänischer Hund (“Danish Hound”), “the Apollo of dogs”
• Group – AKC: Working Group; KC: Working
• Size – large
• Life expectancy – average of 10 and a range of 8-12 years
• Cost of ownership – medium
• Ease of ownership – high
• Aggressive tendency – low
• Amount of Exercise – medium
• Amount of Grooming – low
• Ease of Training – medium
• Obedience level – medium
• Suitable for Children – high
• Amount of Care Required – low
• Susceptibility to Health Problems – medium

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