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17 Interesting Facts About Great Danes You Probably Didn’t Know

by Mary Allen May 20, 2022, 2:27 pmupdated September 22, 2023, 4:52 am

The Great Dane is an elegant giant with a gentle disposition. According to the FCI, it is also called “the Apollo among dog breeds” – and rightly so!

FCI Group 2:
Pinschers and Schnauzers
molossus
Swiss mountain dogs
Section 2.1: Molossoid, mastiff-like dogs
Without work test

FCI standard number: 235

Height at the withers:

Males min. 80cm – max. 90cm
Females min. 72cm – max. 84cm

Weight:

Males about 54-90 kilograms
Females about 45-59 kilograms

country of origin: Germany

#1 The term “mastiff” used to describe a large, powerful dog. Such dogs had many different breed denominations and in 1878 they were grouped together under the name “Deutsche Dogge” (“Great Dane” in English).

#2 Forerunners of the Great Dane as we know them today are the old Bullenbeisser as well as the hunting and boar dogs.

#3 The bull biter, also known as the bear biter, is one of the Molossians and was mainly used for game hunting in the Middle Ages.

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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