Mary Allen
The Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds and inspires people all over the world with its uniquely friendly nature. Here you can find out everything you always wanted to know about the breed.
#1 The ancestry of the Great Dane can be traced back to the beginning of the 16th century.
The English at that time bred large, strong dogs from crosses of the broad mastiff with the large Irish wolfhound.
#2 They were introduced to Germany and breeding continued independently here from the beginning of the 17th century.
#3 When hunting wild boar and bear, the dogs’ job was to keep the prey under control until the hunter was able to kill it.
Since the dogs were very valuable, they were often given their own armor.