If you are looking for a big dog for your family pet, this is just about the largest you will find! The Great Dane loves children and is a gentle playmate despite his large size.

They are also very loyal guardians and protective of their property. This dog has very little body fat and does not tolerate extreme heat or cold.

The Great Dane’s origins can be traced back to ancient Egypt. There have been drawings found that resemble the royal looking dog dated as far back as 3,000 B.C.

Great Dane’s are considered to be gentle, kind dogs that get along well with children and other animals despite there intimidating appearance. The Great Dane is a gentle giant. The Great Dane's personality is the quality that most find so appealing. The Dane is a "people dog" - a sensitive and affectionate companion.

The Great Dane is a giant dog that combines nobility with robustness and power with elegance. Because of their massive size, you would assume that more space is needed to keep them happy yet they are known to be just as content curled up by there owner’s feet in front of a small fire as they are running free through acres of land.

The normal height 28-34 inches and weight is 100 to 200 pounds.