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Great Dane

Breed Standards for the Great Dane

General Appearance:

This regal breed combines great size and power with elegance. It is square proportioned and well balanced.

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.

Tail:

Set high, not carried over level of back.

Coat:

Short, dense, sleek-looking.

Color:

Brindle, fawn, blue, black, and harlequin, which is all white ground with all black or all blue patches.

Size:

Height is 28 – 30 inches and weight is 100 – 120 pounds.

Temperament:

Gentle, loving, easygoing and sensitive.