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

This breed is not yet identified by our thirty-eight breed test

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

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Dir. of Veterinary Services, spcaLA
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Dog Breed Certificate Photos
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Dog Breed Test Instructions
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