Giant Working Group

Great Dane

Also called Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff and Grand Danois

Great with kids
Needs space

The Great Dane is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting large game. They are intelligent, loyal, and gentle, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 110–174 lb (50–79 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 28–34 in (71–86 cm)
Life span: 8–10 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: Germany

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Drools a lot

Temperament

Confident Dependable Friendly Gentle Patient Spirited

Coat colours

Black, blue, brindle, fawn, harlequin, mantle and merle

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	119–174 lb (54–79 kg)	110–141 lb (50–64 kg)
Height	30–34 in (76–86 cm)	28–32 in (71–81 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)