Great Dane
Německá doga
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Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Category | Giant |
| Height at withers | 72–86 cm |
| Weight | 45–90 kg |
| Life span | 7–10 years |
Recognition features
- One of the tallest breeds, over 80 cm at the withers
- Smooth coat: fawn, brindle, black, blue or harlequin
- Elegant rectangular head
Purpose
A giant German dog first used to hunt wild boar, later a guard and companion of nobility.
History
In Germany the dog was known as the ´Deutsche Dogge´ from the 19th century; the standard was unified in 1888. Nobles originally used them for boar hunting.
Coat
Short smooth glossy coat; fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin.
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