Great Dane

The Great Dane is a large breed of dog. They are about 2 feet (61 cm) or taller at the shoulder. Great Danes can have coats of a fawn color, black, Harlequin (a combination of black and white spots), blue, brindle, or mantle. The females are usually smaller and weight on an average of 110–132 pounds (50–60 kg). Males are slightly larger.

Two Great Danes

Emperor Charles V, with his dog. This painting was made around 1533. It also shows the head of a Great Dane.

Exercise

They need to be walked daily to maintain good health.

Other websites

• Standards
  • FCI-Standard N° 235 / 09. 08. 2002 Archived 2012-04-26 at the Wayback Machine

• Miscellaneous
  • Great Dane Barri
  • http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatdane.htm