Great Dane
German Mastiff ~ Deutsche Dogge ~ Gentle Giant Family: Canidae
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The Great Dane or German Mastiff is the gentle giant of dog breeds. Danes are very large and strong dogs that lumber around the house and can do a lot of drooling and slobbering. In Canada and the U.S.
German Mastiff, Deutsche Dogge, Grand Danois, 'gentle giant'
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Germany, probably cross of Mastiff and Greyhound ...
(German Mastiff, Deutsche Dogge) Commonly called the “Gentle Giant', the Great Dane possesses an intelligent expression and a loving demeanor.
The opinions about the origin of this breed are that the Boxer was develop in Germany, having as its ancestors two German mastiff type dogs, the Barenbeiszer and the Bullenbeisser, ...
The Boxer's ancestors were two German mastiff type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. They were later crossed with the powerful ancestors of the Mastiff and Bulldog.
The Great Dane is known in its native Germany as the German Mastiff. This statuesque dog, often referred to as the Apollo of the dog world, is said to be descended from the Molossus hounds of ancient Rome.
The Great Dane had a half-dozen names used for centuries in France, including dogue allemand ("German Mastiff"); "Mastiff" in English, dogue or dogo in the Latin languages, ...
Developed in 19th century Germany from German Mastiffs and English Bulldogs, the Boxer was used as a hunting, fighting and working dog, prized for its tenacity, strength and obedience.
Dignified, elegant and regal, the Great Dane is also known as the German Mastiff and Deutsche Dogge. It was used in the Middle Ages as a war dog and large mammal hunter.
The Great Dane is properly called the Deutsche Dogge or German Mastiff, a name eschewed by fanciers in English-speaking countries.
AKADeutsche Dogge, German Mastiff
SizeGiant
Easy to trainMedium
GroomingLow
SheddingMedium
Exercise neededDaily walk
Energy levelLow/Medium
ProtectionMedium
Good with childrenYes, if raised with them ...
Bred from German mastiff-like dogs, bullenbeissers, barenbeiszers and bulldogs
Boxer's ancestors are depicted in Flemish tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries in hunting scenes
Used for hunting, herding cattle, pulling carts and military work ...
Other Names: Deutscher Dogge, German Mastiff
Height: (Approx.) 28 In., Minimum
Group: Mastiff ...
OTHER NAME Deutsche dogge, German mastiff
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Energy level Low energy ...
It's unclear whether the Great Dane actually originated in Denmark, but he was developed in Germany, so his European name, German Mastiff (Deutsche Dogge in German), may be more appropriate.
Name: The "Dane" name's origin is unclear. It is almost certain the breed did not originate in Denmark. In German and French, the breed is called "German mastiff." Nicknamed, "Gentle Giant," "Apollo of Dogs." ...
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In 1879 Germans decided to put the end to this diversity, and at the meeting of German breeders, chaired by Dr. Bodinus, it was decided to recognize the national dog breed of Germany and, abolishing all previous names, call it The German Mastiff ...
In its native Germany it is known as the Deutsche Dogge (German Mastiff). This breed has existed in Britain for many centuries and is said to be descended from the Molosus hounds of ancient Rome.
The origin of the "Dane" appellation is unclear; the breed almost certainly did not originate in Denmark, and indeed is still known in German as the Deutsche Dogge and in French as the Dogue Allemand, both meaning "German mastiff".
 See also: Mastiff, Great Dane, Deutsche Dogge, Bloat, Hip Dysplasia
  
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