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Breed History
The Great Dane
The Great Dane was developed in Germany
to hunt wild boars.
· The earliest written description of a dog resembling the breed may be found in Chinese literature
of 1121 B.C. (an article by Dr. G. Ciaburri, Great Dane Club of Italy publication, 1929).
· The name of the breed
(in the English language) is a translation of an old French designation, grand Danois, meaning "big Danish." This was only
one of half a dozen names which had been used for centuries in France. Why the English adopted the name "Great Dane" from
the French is a mystery.
· In 1891 the Great Dane Club of Germany adopted a precise standard, or official description
of the ideal specimen.
The Great Dane is often referred to as
the king of dogs. By looking at him, it's easy to see why. A giant, dignified dog of sweet and gentle nature but also of mighty
power, the Great Dane is an old breed. Because he is large, he needs a lot of space and exercise. In the house, he's calm
and well behaved. Another important fact is that this big fellow eats plenty of food.
For more information regarding the Great
Dane, visit the Official American Kennel Club web site.
www.akc.org
Questions or comments? You can
send me e-mail at:
Ferg.FamilyDanes@hotmail.com
We are located in Gallipolis.Ohio
DOGGIEDEALER.COM
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