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History of the Great Dane Breed

Likely the descendent of the old English mastiff and the Irish wolfhound, the Great Dane is a German breed and has been nicknamed the “Apollo of Dogs.” Considered to be fearless game hunters, the ancestors of the Great Dane were used in war and hunting. Because of its speed, strength, and stamina, this breed earned a reputation as skillful hunters of wild boar in Germany by the 14 th century. The Great Dane also became popular with nobility because of its commanding but refined look. The English began calling the breed German boarhounds, but at some point, and for unknown reasons, the dog was called a Great Dane, even though it wasn’t Danish. In approximately 1880, the German authorities proclaimed that the Great Dane should only be called a Deutsche dogge, and this is the name it still goes by today in Germany. This breed came to the United States in the late 1800s, and it quickly gained recognition. To date, this large dog is still a popular breed in America, and its talents include tracking, carting, and serving as a watchdog. Learn more about Great Danes here