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Breed Standards for
the Great Dane |
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General Appearance: |
This regal breed combines
great size and power with elegance. It is square
proportioned and well balanced. |
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Head: |
Square jaw with deep
muzzle, almond-shaped, medium-sized eyes, head long and
rectangular, stop pronounced, ears medium size; if cropped,
carried uniformly erect, short level back. |
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Tail: |
Set high, not carried
over level of back. |
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Coat: |
Short, dense, sleek-looking. |
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Color: |
Brindle, fawn, blue,
black, and harlequin, which is all white ground with all
black or all blue patches. |
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Size: |
Height is 28 – 30 inches
and weight is 100 – 120 pounds. |
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Temperament: |
Gentle, loving, easygoing
and sensitive. |
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