Breed At A Glance

Great Dane Photo

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 dna pawprint

Also known as Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Grand Danois

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.
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