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Breed At A Glance
Classification
Working
Personality
Gentle, kind and affectionate
Life Expectancy
Approximately 10 years
Average Height
Males 30-34 inches; Females 28-32 inches
Average Weight
Males 120-200 lbs; Females 100-130 lbs
Coat Color
Fawn, brindle, black, blue, mantle harlequin or merle
Coat Length/Texture
Short, thick, shiny and close-fitting
Shedding Propensity
Consistent year round
Great Dane 
Also known as Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Grand Danois
This breed is not yet identified by the Canine Heritage XL Breed Test. The laboratory is still perfecting the genetic marker technology for this breed and the exact release date is unknown.
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General Temperament
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Breed History
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Body Structure and Composition
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Medical Information
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Anecdotal Information
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Did You Know?
Approximately 75 million dogs have humans in the United States. 10% of those dogs were rescued from a shelter with little or no known history.
Source: APPMA.org
The top 10 dog names of 2007 were Buddy, Max, Sadie, Jack, Daisy, Lucy, Lady, Charlie, Rocky and Duke. The list of most unusual names includes "Not Pants," "Zhivago" and "Fat Alice".
Source: Petfinder.com
Endorsements
"I am so grateful that the Canine Heritage™ Breed Test has hit the market! It is such a valuable tool in my practice because, in addition to helping me with potential health and wellness issues, it can shed light on the behavior of a specific animal and assist in the delicate balance of placing the right dog with the right owner."
Dr. Karen Halligan, DVM
Dir. of Veterinary Services, spcaLA
Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs
Dog Breed Certificate Photos
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Dog Breed Testing on NBC
The Today Show's Meredith Viera discovers the heritage of her mixed breed dog Jasper with the help of our Canine Heritage™ Breed Test
