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If there is the Gulliver of the canine world, it must be Great Danes. These dogs can grow up to a gravity-bending 175 pounds and stand at an impressive 32 inches tall.
But as huge as they are, they’re also goofy, friendly, and instantly loveable. It’s their good-hearted temper and impressive stature that make them one of the most interesting king-size furballs to observe.
So pull your seats closer, because Bored Panda prepared you a list of the funniest, silliest and craziest Great Danes living their great lives, clueless about just how much space they take up and how much we all love them.
Psst! More pics of these huggable and silly giants can be found in our previous features here and here.
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Corbin, The Kitten Whisperer, Surrogate Mom, Foster Dad. He Is Happiest When He's Covered In Kittens
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One Of My Favorite Pictures. Great Danes Are Such An Awesome Breed
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My Great Dane Is Always Cold During The Winter And It's Hard To Find Clothes In Her Size So My Friend Made Her Some Pajamas
Averaging up to 2 feet, 8 inches high, Great Danes are instantly recognizable as the world’s tallest dog breed. And while it often shares that title with Irish Wolfhounds, it was a Great Dane named Zeus who, at 3 feet, was deemed the world’s tallest dog.
The interesting fact about Great Deans is that millions grew up with them without knowing it. Remember “Scooby-Doo”? Devin Harris of Joplin, MO is the owner and operator of Great Danes of the Ozarks, argues that “‘Scooby-Doo’ creator Iwao Takamoto consulted a Great Dane breeder before designing the character but styled him with characteristics never seen in the breed, including a humpback, and bowed legs.”
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Grandma And Great Grandson
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It's 55 In Indiana Today And I'm Melting
In our previous interview with Bill Lambert, the Head of Health and Welfare at The Kennel Club, we found out that Great Danes need more than 2 hours of exercise a day. Moreover, puppies and senior canines will require a lot less movement to avoid over-exercising.
Lambert explained that the Great Danes have a friendly and outgoing temperament and are sometimes referred to as gentle giants. “With that in mind, they are best suited to owners who have a larger house and garden in order to provide them with enough space for both exercise, mental stimulation and to express themselves," he said.
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Here’s A Funny Picture Of Belle To Brighten Your Day
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Hiding After Being Fussed At
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Mutka & Luna, 2 Great Danes From Finland
The owners of these gentle giants also have to be prepared for bigger financial investments. "They need more food and more space, and you may need to adapt your home, ensuring your dog can’t reach things which a smaller dog wouldn’t be able to," Lambert said.
"Training is essential with any dog, but especially with such a large breed it’s crucial that owners are able to exert control so that they can handle their dog more easily and understand their dog’s behavior."
#10
Remember These Two? We Took An Updated Photo. Cheyenne Is Less And Less Amused In These Photos
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I Think The Picture Says It All
#12
The Many Sleeping Positions Of Jane The Dane
#13
Happy Birthday Huhu. 14 Years Is Amazing For A Great Dane
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
WOW! You guys are doing an amazing job as parents for him to be 14!
#14
Zero Personal Space With A Great Dane
#15
That Annoying Moment When You Take A Selfie, And Your Ears Look Perfect But Your Face Looks Horrific
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My Best Friend Is The Size Of My Paw
#17
My Great Dane In His Snowsuit - I Can't Stop Laughing At Him
#18
That Moment When You Realize, You Need To Reevaluate Your Life
#19
I Grew Faster In 8 Months Than My Hooman In 29 Years
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This Kid Walking His Dog
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Perfectly-Sized Kitchen
#22
I Said: "Tiny Did You Sleep All Day? That Seems Lazy." She Laughed At Me
#23
My Sister's Great Dane Is Something Else
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Just One Of The Guys
#25
Same Photo Just One Year Later. Mom And Dad Shrunk
#26
My Blue-Eyed Terror, Parlay. 7-Week-Old Great Dane
#27
For Anyone Not Finding Reasons To Smile In This Seattle Snow Apocalypse, I'll Give You A Cody (Boxer) And Athena (Great Dane) Showing How To Truly Enjoy A Snow Day
#28
Out Kayaking
Shelli Aderman 2 years ago
The person in the other kyack looked like they were IN the kyack with the doggo for a second, which made the doggo look even bigger! 🤣
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Awooo
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Buddy Was Helping With The Drawing
#31
Today A Man And His Great Dane Got Into The Train. It Was Crowded, He Told The Dog To Stand Up And The Dog Stood On Two Legs And Rode The Train Through The Transbay Tube
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Ok, I’m Ready To Dock
#33
Hello! I’m Brewski And These Are My Cushions
#34
Friends Who Sunbathe Together Stay Together
#35
Our Great Dane, Clue, Likes To Play With Socks And Underwear. My Sister Just Sent Me This While I'm At Work... "Spiderman"
#36
Dane Puppy vs. Tiny Human
#37
"Here, I Only Weigh A Ton, Lemme Just Take A Nap On You"
#38
I Will Just Scooch In Right Here
#39
Throwback To Warmer Days. Spring Weather, Where You At?
#40
She Just Loves Him So Much
#41
My Friend Made Dr. Who PJs For My Great Dane Because She's Always Cold And Pitiful During Winter Time
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Life's A Beach
#43
My Dane After Getting Fixed. He Stayed This Way For An Hour
#44
The Moment You See Your Life Flash Before Your Eyes As This Giant Beast Tries To Sit In Your Lap
#45
My Big Sister Is So Nice To Let Me Be The Little Spoon
#46
My Laid-Back 11.5-Year-Old Great Dane Lady Rode In Style On A Gurney In The Vet's Office. She's Barely Mobile Anymore And This Setup Kept Her Off Her Feet The Whole Time
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Me: Eats Snack While Also Looking For Another Snack
#49
My Mom vs. A 10-Month-Old Great Dane
#50
Fun Fact - The Collar I’m Wearing In The Last Picture Doesn’t Even Fit Anymore. And The Collar In The First Two Photos Is So Small It Barely Fits My Sister From Another Mister
#51
Our Old Boy Jack (Great Dane) Just Playing With A Little Stick
#52
The Dog Bones My Wife Bought For Our 145 Lbs Dane
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He Takes Naps With His Nose Just Barely Cracking The Dog Door. He Doesn't Want To Miss Any Weird Smells While He Sleeps
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Typical Great Dane
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Just Hanging With My Peeps
Icecream Sarang 2 years ago
I love how it’s a universal Dane trait to back onto people’s lap. Like we won’t notice this 150lbs giant of a dog climbing onto us.
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Just A Regular Checkup At The Vet
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I Have Your Back
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Walter The Great Dane Turns 6 Today
#60
This Is What Happens At 2 AM If You Forget To Give My Great Dane Pup All 4 Of Her Bedtime Chew Toys. She’s Lucky She’s Adorable Because She’s Definitely A Jerk
Ericthedead 2 years ago
A mouse got inside of my dogs bed. I saw him digging and was able to get it out. But he wasn’t convinced and I came home to something very similar to this pic.
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I Can See You Ignoring Me Human
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My Parents' New 9-Month-Old “Puppy” Bella
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According To My Book, Great Danes Are "The Model Of Grace And Nobility"
Icecream Sarang 2 years ago (edited)
Not in my experience. They’re total doofuses. And that’s what makes them the best dogs.
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It's Not Your Fault That Your Head So Conveniently Fits On The Table
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Clyde, The Greatest Dane
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Nothing Like Sleeping Late On A Saturday Morning With The Bed All To Yourself
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I Totally See Floor Space For Another
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I Am A Good Helper When Things Need To Get Done
#69
My Friend's Dog Likes To Sleep In The Fireplace
Ericthedead 2 years ago (edited)
What the hell kind of fireplace is that? Looks like he was tunneling out and had to take a nap.
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He Secretly Loves It
#71
My In-Law's Great Dane Got Hot Spots From Licking His Legs, This Was Their Solution
#72
Consider Getting Yourself A Great Dane. We Have Two, And This Puppy Is Ridiculously Different Than Our Fully Grown One
#73
First Time Meeting My Girlfriend's Parents' Great Dane Puppy. He Thinks He's A Lapdog
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Someone’s Tall Enough To Counter Surf
Icecream Sarang 2 years ago
Lol, we have lost so many cakes, pizzas, chips, etc to counter height dogs!
#75
Maddie With Sombrero Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
#76
Not The Best Picture But It’s The Best I Could Get Holding The Great Dane And A Boxer
#77
My Dane, Thanos, Cleaned Up At The First Mardi Gras Parade
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Saving The World Can Wait Until After Nap Time
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Ellie-Patra Aka Elli-Gantbellur Loves To Snuggle Up Under Her Blanket
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Happy Father's Day. Here Is One Of Us Knocked Out. Mom Has A Video Of Us Snoring Together But We Aren't Going To Share That
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My 'House Horse' Is The Best Boy
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Just Great Dane Things
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I Have A Little Corner Left
#85
Anyone Have A Non-Clingy Dane?
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Everyone Needs A Partner In Crime
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Brody The Great Dane Instantly Regrets Playing With The Halloween Decorations
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Great Dane = 50% Goofball, 50% Majestic. 100% Awesomeness
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Because I Can
#92
Charlie Is Taller Than His Momma
#94
Do We All Remember Wylie Burp, The Great Dane From The Movie "Fievel Goes West"?
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He Is So Proud He Fits
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Trying To Find The Summer?
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Consider This A Friendly Pat
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Sure I'm 165 Lbs, But Lap Dogs Come In All Sizes. Don't They?
#100
How My Great Dane Sits On The Couch
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Here's Angus, My Great Dane Puppy, Trying To Catch His Breath After Playing Too Much Fetch
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We Always Love Meeting New Friends
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Corbin The Great Dane Loves His Opa
#104
You Can Always Tell A Milford Man
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You Know It’s Fall When The Leaves Start Sticking To The Drool
#106
My Grandparents' 165 Lbs Great Dane Is Clearly Unaware Of His Size. He Still Thinks He Needs His Brother's Help To Look Out The Door
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Daisy The Dane Enjoying Dinner And Bed
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This Is My Version Of A Raindeer Great Dane
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Puppy Dane Snuggle
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Hi, My Name Is Iris And When I’m Not Pushing My Mom Off The Bed, I’m Waking Her Up At Midnight And 4:30 AM To Sniff Around The Backyard For No Apparent Reason
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8-Months-Young And Still Growing
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Saturday Mornings In Bed With Our 4 Danes
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No Matter If It's Kids Or Dogs, Nobody Wants To Listen To Dad. Great Dane Brutus Is As Stubborn As Some Giants Fans I Know
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Get A Dane They Said
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A Great Dane Or A Human?
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I Don't Wanna Hear It
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Mikey The Great Dane Loves His Dad
#119
I Think That Ring Would Look Better On My Fingies But Mom Says It Won’t Fit
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He Caught Me Watching Him
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Daisy The Dane Is Channeling Her Inner Horse
Steve Zhang 2 years ago
*Neighs Turns around and kicks poor husky with back legs then kicks hooman and sits on the couch proudly*
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My Girlfriend's Great Dane Puppy Is As Derpy As It Gets
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Not Cool Pup! That Was A New Pillow
#124
How Long Do Teenagers Sleep? I'm Patiently Waiting For The Little Human To Wake Up And Make Bacon For Breakfast
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Let Me Out There With You Mom
#126
Does Anyone Else’s Great Danes Slowly Crawl Into Bed With Their Legs Splayed Out Like This Behind Them? It’s Hilarious
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This Might Look Like Kisses, But Actually I Was Trying To Pull Mama's Hair
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My Great Dane Chewed Up A 12-Pack Of Paper Towels In Less Than 10 Minutes
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It’s Really Hard To Be A Dane
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Cassie 2 years ago
Many big dogs lack a full understanding of just how big they are, but great danes take this to a whole new level. I'm pretty sure they fully believe they aren't big at all.
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds, who love to believe they're little lap-dogs.
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wowbagger 2 years ago
There's a Great Dane living nextdoor to me. My little Sheltie is always trying to herd him. He usually just looks at my dog with contemptuous amusement, but once in a while he'll humor my dog and they'll go running up and down the fence line, with my dog barking commands every few feet. It's the funniest looking thing.
Aran Lindvail2 2 years ago
They look lovely, but like all giant dog breeds they have a super low life expectancy, well below 10 years, and are prone to a number of medical issues. I wish health would just once trump looks for fancy breeders.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
No thank you. I prefer small poops, easy baths, and small slobber.
Trash Panda 🦝 2 years ago
I swear I'm not imagining this... I commented on a Dane post on this thread and the picture was of this comical beyond words big 'ol baby mid air outside in the snow. My comment was, "I SAW A SPIDER!!". I've looked for it 3 or 4 times now and the picture/original post has just disappeared... ?? I can still see my comment through the bored Panda app, but no where else. Has that ever happened to anyone else?
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
These are adorable doggos. Little dogs are the same. We had a wee terrier who thought he was mighty and was fearless. We had a shepherd blue heeler mix who was a sloppy lovebug. Both lived to 15 and passed of old age issues like kidney trouble. Live forever in our hearts.💕
Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago
I'm glad most of these dogs have normal, lovely, floppy ears. those who had their dogs ears mutilated. shame on you. if you hate floppy ears, get a dog with naturally upright ears, don't mangle a floppy eared breed.
Rougarou Cher 2 years ago
When I got my Chihuahua her first friend in puppy class was a giant great Dane puppy. They were so so cute together.
Cassie 2 years ago
Many big dogs lack a full understanding of just how big they are, but great danes take this to a whole new level. I'm pretty sure they fully believe they aren't big at all.
RoanTheMad 2 years ago
Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds, who love to believe they're little lap-dogs.
Load More Replies... wowbagger 2 years ago
There's a Great Dane living nextdoor to me. My little Sheltie is always trying to herd him. He usually just looks at my dog with contemptuous amusement, but once in a while he'll humor my dog and they'll go running up and down the fence line, with my dog barking commands every few feet. It's the funniest looking thing.
Aran Lindvail2 2 years ago
They look lovely, but like all giant dog breeds they have a super low life expectancy, well below 10 years, and are prone to a number of medical issues. I wish health would just once trump looks for fancy breeders.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
No thank you. I prefer small poops, easy baths, and small slobber.
Trash Panda 🦝 2 years ago
I swear I'm not imagining this... I commented on a Dane post on this thread and the picture was of this comical beyond words big 'ol baby mid air outside in the snow. My comment was, "I SAW A SPIDER!!". I've looked for it 3 or 4 times now and the picture/original post has just disappeared... ?? I can still see my comment through the bored Panda app, but no where else. Has that ever happened to anyone else?
Beruthiel45 2 years ago
These are adorable doggos. Little dogs are the same. We had a wee terrier who thought he was mighty and was fearless. We had a shepherd blue heeler mix who was a sloppy lovebug. Both lived to 15 and passed of old age issues like kidney trouble. Live forever in our hearts.💕
Sheena Leversedge Wood 2 years ago
I'm glad most of these dogs have normal, lovely, floppy ears. those who had their dogs ears mutilated. shame on you. if you hate floppy ears, get a dog with naturally upright ears, don't mangle a floppy eared breed.
Rougarou Cher 2 years ago
When I got my Chihuahua her first friend in puppy class was a giant great Dane puppy. They were so so cute together.
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