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Great Dane

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Also known as German Mastiff, Deutsche Dogge

German dog breed

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A Great Dane is a large dog breed that originated in Germany. It matters as one of the most recognizable dog breeds, known for its impressive size and gentle temperament, making it popular as a family pet and companion animal.

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Mass
70
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Height
84
Life expectancy
9
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litter size
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Dog (domestic dog)

The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff-sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer. They were also used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound.

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