The Great Dane


The Great Dane

The Great Dane

Origins
Most specialists tend to agree that the Great Dane breed (also named German Mastiff, Danish Hound, Boarhound, Deutche Dogge) has old origins, dating from the Egyptian people, around 3000 b.C. In a more recent period, some 400 years ago, in the regions of Germany, these dogs were known and used as spectacular boar hunters, due to their large body size and power. It was later on named Deutche Dogge, right after Germany was united in one state. It is stated that the German Mastiff could have as breed ancestor the Bullenbeisser, accompanied by some Irish wolfhound and Mastiff lines. This breed has suffered various breed standard modifications.

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