Great Danes

Question
Hi. I was wondering could you just provide me with some basic information about the breed (i.e. temperment, personality etc)? Are Great Danes difficult to care for? And are there certain people/situations that are better equipped to have a Great Dane? I would appreciate any information you could give me. Thank you for your time.

Answer
http://www.akc.org/breeds/great_dane/index.cfm

A "gentle giant," the Great Dane is nothing short of majestic. Sometimes referred to as the "king of dogs," this extremely large dog breed is known for being strong yet elegant, with a friendly, energetic personality. Striking in the show ring, this breed is also popular as a family pet. Coat colors can be brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin and mantle.

Great Danes have gentle and loving dispositions, making them excellent family companions, but as with all dogs, they should be supervised around young children. Daily exercise is necessary, but their short coats require minimal grooming.

Working Group; AKC recognized in 1887.
Minimum height of 30 inches tall at the shoulder for males and 28 inches tall for females.
Boar hunter; estate guard dog.

http://www.akc.org/classified/pick_a_puppy.pdf Information on how to pick a puppy

The information above is taken directly off of the AKC website.

You can also visit the Great Dane Club of America's website for more information and breeder referrals.

http://www.gdca.org/