Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest Email Spread the love Table of Contents Toggle Great Danes make good apartment dogsThey have a life span of seven or eight years is common.Celebrities, politicians, and athletes have appreciated the strength, power, and loyalty of the Dane.Many baby boomers first fell in love with Great Danes with Walt Disney’s The Ugly Dachshund (1966).They are moderately playful and good with children.Great Danes are considered gentle giants.Great Danes generally get along with other animals, particularly if raised with them.Great Danes are considered easy to train, but some Great Dane fanciers say that individuals can be stubborn learners.The seven officially recognized breed colors are Fawn, Brindle, Blue, Black, Harlequin, Merle, and Mantle. You can learn more about them here.The world’s largest Great Dane “Zeus” measured 44 inches (1.118 m) from paw to shoulder.Although a Great Dane currently holds the record for the world’s tallest dog, they’re actually the second tallest breed overall.They sleep 16 – 18 hours per day on average! This mastery of sleeping has earned them the designation as one of the laziest dog breeds.Pennsylvania established Great Danes as their official state breed in 1965.In keeping with their nickname “Gentle Giant”, Great Danes crave attention and often think that they are lapdogs.Their kind nature makes them fantastic family pets. Pennsylvania established Great Danes as their official state breed in 1965. In keeping with their nickname “Gentle Giant”, Great Danes crave attention and often think that they are lapdogs. Their kind nature makes them fantastic family pets. 1 2 3 4 5 Great Dane 0 Dylan Harper Website Related Posts Is it Too Hot to Ride Your Horse? October 4, 2022 Can Horses Eat Pumpkin? October 4, 2022 Cow Killer Ants and Horses October 4, 2022 Write A Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ