Dane Info and History

Great Danes! a wonderful breed and known as the Apollo of Dogs. When you think of Danes you think a big dog! yes they are big dog but they have a big heart that loves companionship and a good couch to sit on. If left outside alone, they would probably die of a brokenheart.

History of the Great Dane:

The development of the modern pure-bred Great Dane began in about the middle of the 19th century, which also saw the advent of competitive dog shows in England and on the Continent. Later in the century the Dane was adopted as Germany's "National Dog" and its various names were discarded in favor of Deutsche Doggen in that country. Strangely, in France the name Dogue Allemand is used now, a direct translation of the German, and the French name Grand Danois.

Accompanying the hunters on horseback in their hunt for wild boar were troops of the local villagers and packs of several hundred giant dogs of great agility, courage, strength and perseverance. These dogs were kept in kennels and were frequently exchanged between princely estates in England, Germany, and other places, possibly even Denmark, and it's generally accepted that those mediaeval boarhounds are probably the ancestors of today's Great Dane.

Size,weight and characteristics:

The Great Dane combines dignity, power and elegance in its giant frame. Male Great Danes are at least 30 inches in height or taller and females are at least 28 inches or more. The average approximate weight for males is 130 pounds and 120 pounds for females. Most Great Danes reach physical maturity at approximately three years of age. Great Dane puppies have floppy houndlike ears unless they have been cropped. It is not necessary to crop ears in the Great Dane.

Color:

The Great Dane Standard accepts five colors for showing: fawn , brindle, black, blue, and harlequin .Soon to be accepted at shows, which is really part of the harlequin family and is called the Boston Black because the markings are like those of the Boston Terrier This color is also known as the mantle.

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