Where are the origins of the great dane dog breed?

Right breed for you? Great Dane information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard. read more

The history of the Great Dane began many centuries ago. Its ancestors came to Europe with the Asian tribes. Large dogs were used for hunting assistants and protectors from enemies and predators. It is believed that the Great Dane originates from large Tibetan dogs and the German Mastiff. Later they were crossed with European breeds. read more

Great Dane history from the 14th century forward reveals that the early Dane was a courageous powerful hunter, capable of great speeds and swift attack. This muscular dog was developed primarily in England and Germany by combining speed of the Greyhound, with the muscle and strength of the English Mastiff. read more

The Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The German name of the breed is Deutsche Dogge, or German Mastiff. The French name is Dogue Allemand. read more