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Great Danes
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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