History of the Great dane Breed

The great dane is a true giant among breeds, descending from the mastiff. The great dane was developed in Germany to hunt wild boar, and was known as the boar hound when it appeared in America late in the 19th century. While intimidating in size and stature, this is a breed noted for its gentleness and “human-like” compassion. They make excellent family dogs. Its impressive size, family devotion, and gentle nature combine to create a first-rate companion. The breed is highly successful in obedience trials, agility competitions, tracking, scent work, lure-coursing, and therapy dog work. Permissible conformation colors are black, blue, brindle, fawn, harlequin, and mantle.

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The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas was organized in the late 1960’s to foster Great Dane good will, mentoring, and participation in dog shows. The underlying premise of holding our “conformation” shows is to promote breeders to find the best examples of the breed for future generations. We serve to promote the best practices in breeding, raising, training, competing, caring, and loving of this magnificent breed. 

The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas meets the second Thursday of each month.