Great Dane Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Germany

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Giant

Average Lifespan: 7-10 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: low

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The term “gentle giant” is often used when referring to the Great Dane. They are known to be sweet, gentle, and great with children. Interestingly, Great Danes are also known as the world’s biggest laps dogs because they attempt to snuggle with their owners of the same weight. Their good nature also helps facilitate good training. The Great Dane is a highly teachable dog. Like many other affable dog breeds, there is another side to their temperament when it comes to defending their family. If your Great Dane feels a threat, they will be aggressive, but not overly so. Early socialization is essential to foster their innate good nature.

The Great Dane has a long and noble history. Their origins likely go back further than we can currently trace. Three-thousand-year-old illustrations of canines resembling the Great Dane have been found, which indicate that these behemoth canines were revered in ancient times.

Great Danes were once called “Boar Hounds”; named for the prey they hunted. Their ears were cropped to prevent injury from angry boars. Several European countries claimed the breed throughout the 1600s.

Their name was changed to the “Great Danish” dog in the 1700s, even though it is likely that it was German breeders who developed the regal breed as we know it today. In fact, in Germany, they are called Deutsche Dogs or “German Dogs” instead of Great Danes.

Temperament

The term “gentle giant” is often used when referring to the Great Dane. Although they are one of the largest dog breeds, are protective, and can look intimidating, they are known to be sweet, gentle, and affectionate dogs. Great Danes are one of the most affectionate dog breeds and are known as one of the world’s biggest lap dogs. They will attempt to snuggle with their owners even when fully grown and will often climb into their laps or just sit on them to cuddle. When properly socialized, they get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. They will often take a guardian role in the household. Although they will be initially wary of strangers, they do tend to warm up once introduced. They will bark to alert you and can be prone to barking a lot if you do not train your dog to stop barking early on or if they are trained into it.