| Great Danes are considered the tallest dog breed. | | | | because they love to be around people so much |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) | | | | they make an incredible family pet. They come in |
| of the male Great Dane is 30 to 34 inches to the | | | | varieties of colors including, fawn, brindle, blue, black, |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 120 to | | | | harlequin and mantle. Others colors do exist but are |
| 200 pounds. The female ranges from 28 to 32 inches | | | | not allowed in the show ring and therefore not |
| to the withers and 100 to 130 pounds. They were | | | | encouraged by breeders. Their short, thick, glossy |
| first registered by the American Kennel Association in | | | | coat requires only a little grooming in order to be |
| 1887. | | | | healthy. |
| The Great Dane makes a good pet for those looking | | | | Great Danes are loving, peaceful, faithful, and clever |
| for a large dog. Great Danes are brilliant dogs - they | | | | dog. They do not bark much, but make great |
| are loving companions, great for loads of outdoor | | | | watchdogs. The Great Dane’s gentle giant |
| activity. The Great Dane does not bark much and | | | | nickname is well earned by its loving, quiet persona. |
| only becomes aggressive when the circumstances | | | | The average life span of Great Danes is ten years |
| require it. They love everyone and needs to be | | | | but can live for 12- 13 years as long as they are kept |
| around people. Dignified, kind, and affectionate, it is | | | | in good shape. Diet and proper exercise are very |
| playful and patient with children and other household | | | | important to your Great Dane’s health. |
| pets. However Great Dane Puppies should be | | | | Raising a Great Dane requires great responsibility and |
| socialized and obedience trained properly as soon as | | | | dedication for they are sensitive, malleable, and very |
| possible. It is important to start training and socializing | | | | dependent to human guidance and presence. But with |
| at an early age as they grow very quickly into large | | | | your little attention and care Great Dane can makes |
| dogs and can become dominant and aggressive to | | | | an excellent apartment dog. Loyal and brave, they will |
| others animals if not trained. | | | | surely win your heart and become additional |
| Great Dane Puppies are in large demand these days. | | | | members of your family. |
| The Great Dane makes an excellent guard dog but | | | | |