About the Great Dane

Great Danes are Giant breed dogs and referred to by many as the Apollo of Dogs or Alpha Dog. (Image Below)

Apollo was the most beautiful of the Greek gods. And it is certainly because of it's presence the Great Dane got it's status as the "Apollo" of dogs.

There is allot to be said about these beautiful creatures

and some even fail to recognize them as Dogs,

rather they mention them as family members with

whom they have formed a bond for life. One thing is certain, acquiring a Dane is not just like buying a pet.

It is more of a emotional adoption as they creep into your heart.  History of the great Dane

Amazingly, with such size and power they are reserved and gentle, well adept to living among people, small children and other small animals.

Tall, muscular yet streamlined, powerful and graceful, the Great Dane breed dog is a real attention getter. A simple walk through town will create quite a stir.

Acquiring a Great Dane – is it the dog for me?

Interested in acquiring a Great Dane? Wonderful! But, buying a Great Dane is not a decision to be taken lightly. A Great Dane is one of the giant breeds, and that cute little puppy is going to grow and grow and grow.

Before you buy a Great Dane, take time to be sure it is the right addition to your home and your family. The Great Dane is not the dog for everyone. However, given the right owner, the Great Dane is the most rewarding of companions.
What is the temperament of the Great Dane?

Great Danes are people oriented, wanting to please and be with their families. They aren’t such great Guard Dogs, however their shear size does intimidate most strangers. They are really well natured and have good relationships with children.

What Size do they get?

Scale of a Great Dane

As you can see the Great Dane does grow to be much larger than other “Big” dogs. You can see how big it is here compared to a Rotweiller and a Dobberman Pincher.  The average male is about 885 mm or 35 Inches to it’s shoulders.

And can weigh an average of 70 Kg’s or up to 100 Kg’s. This is more than some of you weigh…. However, the weight and size will all be depended on the breed History. It’s therefore always good to ask how big the Male and Female of the litter is.

What colors do they come in?

Fawn-yellow gold with a black mask

Brindle-yellow gold base with strong black cross stripes, black mask preferred

Blue-pure steel blue

Black-glossy black

Harlequin-White base color with black

Mantle-Black and white with a solid black blanket extending over the body

We have a range of Danes from Black to Blue, Harlequin to Fawn, so Please contact us for coat color.