Great Dane Description

This beautiful dog is known as the Apollo of dogs for his great size, the Great Dane stands 32 inches tall with the females about 2 inches less; the male must not stand less than 30 inches, the female not less than 28 inches.  Provided the dog is well proportioned and maintains the Dane breed type, taller is favored.  The Dane's head is rectangular, long and finely chiseled with a strongly pronounced stop.  Eyes are medium is size and deep set; ears set high, medium in size, cropped or natural.  The neck is firm and well arched; withers slope into a short, level back; fore chest well developed; chest deep and broad; brisket extends to elbow; tail set high and tapering to hock joint.  Quarters facilitate good reach and drive.  The coat is short, thick and glossy.  The Great Dane can be brindle, fawn with black mask, blue, black or harlequin, white with black torn patches. 

Danes are big dogs, really big dogs but are surprisingly gentle and nimble.  Most owners say that Danes even do well in apartments.  Thankfully he is even tempered and not aggressive, though with professional handling can be trained for protection work.  He is also very sweet and truly adores children.  Danes are essentially happy and easygoing.

Newborn Danes range between 12 and 24 ounces.  Weaning is common by five to six weeks.  By eight weeks, a weight of 20 to 25 pounds is to be expected.  Great Danes experience a rapid growth period from four to about ten months of age.  

Great Dane Breeders

• Artemis Great Danes - PA
• Brana Danes - MA
• Chromadane - TX
• Heart of Gold Great Danes - WA
• Lamar Danes - TX

• Outlaw Great Danes - AR
• Paquestone's perm. reg'd. - Can
• Sheridane Kennels - CT
• SisCo Great Danes - TX

Great Dane Rescue

•  2nd Chance Great Dane Rescue - CA
• Great Dane Outreach - WA
• Great Dane Rescue Alliance
• Great Dane Rescue (MI)

• Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue -PA
• The Great Dane Foundation - TX
• Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue - CO