The Great Dane, a giant-sized, short-haired working breed, originating in Germany, has an appearance that totally contradicts its nature. Behind its tall, mighty, well-muscled stature lay a dignified, affectionate, elegant dog, absolutely living up to his nick name “Gentle Giant”. The Dane seems to mesmerize its owners with its striking personality and one of my buddies was head over heels for the dog at the very first sight of it.
I cannot till date forget the first time I bumped into a black Dane on a side walk, who perfectly lived up to his nickname “The Gentle Gant”, winning over me with his pleasant demeanor. The tall boy who almost surpassed my shoulders, followed his master to the tee, was indeed an epitome of elegance and balance, the attributes which perfectly define a Dane.
– Madhu Nair
| Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff | |
| Gentle Giant, Apollo of Dogs | |
| Black, blue, fawn, merle, harlequin, mantle | |
| 6 to 10 years | |
| Giant | |
| Male-30 to 36 inches; Female-28 to 33 inches | |
| Male- 120 to 200 pounds; Female- 99 to 130 pounds |
| Patient, sweet, friendly, affectionate, protective, dependable | |
| Moderate | |
| No | |
| Loud and deep, only on demand | |
| Boating, congenital heart disease, hip dysplasia, Wobbler’s disease | |
| Germany |