Great Dane Dog
INTRODUCTION
Great Dane Dogs are Friendly, Patient and Dependable dogs.They are from the Working group. These gentle giants are very good with children and have a very friendly nature but don’t neglect their nature as they are eager to protect their families hence making them excellent guard dogs. Great Dane Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 48).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Devoted, reserved, loving, friendly, confident, gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individaul
LOCATIONS : German
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Great Danes are the tallest dogs in the world
2- Great Danes are average intelligent dogs
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Great Dane
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brindle, Fawn, Mantle, Harlequin, Blue
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COAT TYPE
They have a smooth and short single coat
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LIFE SPAN
8 - 10 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 90 - 109cm ( 35.5 - 43)
Height: 108 - 126cm (42.5 - 49.5 ) -
TAIL
Super long tail
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WEIGHT
Female: 45 - 59 kg
Male: 54 - 90 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Very large breeds may only cycle once every 12 - 18 months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: Onec a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Basset Hound
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
In 1878
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ORIGIN
Germany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are moderately playful, affectionate and good with children
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
