The Great Dane is one of the largest breeds of dogs globally, and it is often the subject of jokes because of its enormous size. They come in several colours, including brindle, mantle harlequin, black, blue or fawn, and white. They are large dogs...

The Great Dane is a beautiful, stoic dog that is sure to draw a lot of attention wherever it goes due to its very large size. If a Dane is bred properly it will not only be very tall but also muscular, chiseled and regal in its form. Great Dan...

One of the facts you may already know is that the Great Dane or German mastiff or Deutsche dogge as what they call it in Germany is one of the tallest canine breeds in the world. Some people would be utterly amazed as they would see such kind ...

A Great Dane is a lot of things. Majestic comes to mind. Stately. Massive. Lanky. Cumbersome, perhaps. Big. They are known for their gentle nature and good personality. They are great dogs! But is a Great Dane the right dog for you? The title ...

Great dogs come with great responsibility, and when it comes to owning a Great Dane the responsibility can be daunting. Great Dane Rescue Leagues around the country, work tirelessly on behalf of these gentle giants, ensuring owners know exactl...

The Great Dane (also known as the "German Mastiff") is a working dog. They have floppy ears, multiple coat colors and a giant size. It was in the 14th century the breed is assumed to have first originated and hunting wild boars or guarding hou...

This is the fourth article in a series I am writing about working dogs. The subject of this article is the Great Dane. Interestingly, the name has nothing to do with where the breed was developed. The dog is not from Denmark but rather from Ge...

Several of their more identifiable traits consist of their giant size and imposing appearance that is largely contradicted by their friendly and gentle nature - which help make the Great Dane a fitting option as a companion to single owners or...

As sweet and wonderful as Great Danes are, like all breeds, they have their drawbacks. Their commonly short life span is first on the list. A high average is probably seven to eight years, although there are certainly exceptions to this. Many ...

It is commonly agreed upon that the Great Dane is an old breed. There is evidence of them appearing in many ancient cultures. Artefacts from these civilizations bear images with a startling likeness to the Danes we see today. For example, the ...