Great Dane Dog Breed

March 17th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
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The Great Dane is truly a giant amongst dogs but although considered by most to be the tallest of dog breeds it comes in second place to the Irish Wolfhound which though not as massive is on average actually a taller dog breed. Another popular misconception about the Great Dane dog is that the breed is Danish in origin, a misconception that is understandable considering the dog’s name.

Certainly it cannot be denied that the Great Dane is great in stature which would explain the “Great” in the dog’s name but how it came to be called “Dane” is a mystery that appears to have eluded even time in its resolution. However whatever the origins of the name Great Dane, in 1880 in an effort to rescue their canine heritage, German authorities stipulated that henceforth the dog breed should only be referred to as Deutsche Dogge. The English were having none of it. Much to the dismay and chagrin of the Germans following the English’s lead the rest of the English-speaking world has continued to refer to this giant of dog breeds as the Great Dane!

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Article on great dane written by Kayye Nynne

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  1. Comment by Scottie on 14 October 2009:

    Great Guide! Been thinking of getting a Dane for some time now and your free booklet has sealed the deal! It’s better than some books I spent good money on. Thanks.

  2. Comment by Jenny on 14 October 2009:

    Thanks so much for your free booklet about the Great Dane. I live in an apartment in the city and always wanted a Great Dane but I always thought that it required too much space and exercise! Thanks to your guide now I know I better and the hunt is on for my new family member.

  3. Comment by Ralph on 15 October 2009:

    I was a bit disappointed with this post on the Great Dane because it didn’t say much about the breed characteristics. But then I downloaded your free guide. Great Stuff! I really learned a lot about the breed.

  4. Comment by Jamie on 16 October 2009:

    Love your site and thanks for the Great Dane guide!

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  6. Comment by JENNA on 9 January 2010:

    i love great danes

  7. Comment by Trish on 28 January 2010:

    I love Great Danes they are the best! My aunt has two and they are simply gorgeous. Great site and thanks for the free guide about Great Danes…its awesome!

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