According to the Great Dane history it is an ancient breed. Dogs very similar to the Great Dane are seen in the Greek money of the 36 B.C. The Egyptian monuments also have drawings of the Great Dane. In the earlier writings of the Chinese literature of the 1121 B.C dogs that seemed like Great Dane is there. These dogs were well-liked as they had the capability to kill wild animals like bears and wild boars. To this breed a new greyhound breed was mixed which created the Great Dane.

The Great Dane characteristics include it is a huge, powerful dog which has a square body. It has a long head which is shaped like a rectangle. The Great Dane have nose that is black or blue black and dark medium sized eyes. They have ears that are average sized and are cropped to make it stand erect. The neck is firm and muscular and it has a coat is dense as well as short. The coat comes in various colors.

Other Great Dane information includes that they are many times known as a giant dog which is gentle. It is very charming and loving as well as very mischievous and tolerant towards children. They like to be surrounded by family as they love everyone. The Great Dane becomes violent only need arises and rarely barks. They are very dependable, trustworthy and faithful and very brave thus they serve to be good guard dogs.

The Great Dane training should start from the time they are very young puppies. The Great Dane should be given constant training and made to follow rules. The trainer is required to be firm consistent and confident while handling the dog.

The Great Dane health problems include hip dysplasia, heart disease, tumors bloating and tail injuries. A Great Dane should not be made to jog until it is a year old but it should be taken for regular walks. The Great Dane is not a breed that lives for a long time. The number of years it may live is about 10 years, but a few do live for 12-13 years.

The Great Dane puppies require walks everyday as they need exercise in abundance. The Great Dane should not be made to jog until they are about a year old. The number of years a Great Dane may live is under 10years but some do live to be twelve to thirteen years old. The height of the male Great Dane dogs is about 30-34 inches and that of a female is 28-32 inches. The male Great Dane may weigh about 120-200 pounds and bitches around 100-130 pounds.

The Great Dane adoption should be done by people who have time and energy and space for the dog. They are not dogs suitable for apartments as they are not much active inside the house and need a yard to play. The Great Dane have silky coat with short hair that is not difficult to take care of. The hair needs to be combed and brushed with a stiff coat brush and shampooed when essential. Giving bath to this huge dog is a major assignment so they should not be given bah only when necessary. The nails of the Great Dane need to be kept trimmed regularly. This breed does not shed much hair so they are not a trouble for people who suffer from allergies.