Great Dane

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Great Dane

Origin of Breed

Germany

Breed Nick Names

Dane

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Origin and History 3 Appearance 4 Temperament 5 Health 6 External Links 7 References

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The Great Dane dog breed is well know for its very large size as well as gentle nature. The Great Dane is one of the tallest breeds of dog along with the Irish Wolfhound. In the UK Kennel Club, the Great Dane belongs to the Working Dog Group of dog breeds.

Great Danes have been in the Guinness World Records for tallest dog. The Great Dane was named the state dog of Pennsylvania in 1965.

Other names: Grand Danois (Old French: "Great Dane" the modern French is Dogue Allemand ("German Dog"). Deutsche Dogge ("German Dog") Dänischer Hund ("Danish Hound") Nicknames: Dane Gentle Giant Country of origin: Denmark and Germany

[edit] Origin and History

some believe they come from egypt, greece or rome. and others believe the were deleveloped from the boarhound in germany also using the wolf hound and a mastiff breed, its believed the breed of great danes are over 400 years old. how ever it is also believed the breed originated in denmark hence the name dane how ever this is still unsettled to where they were originally from.

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