It can sometimes seem like the bigger the dog, the more love it has to give its owner and the world. And while we totally love our smaller canine companions, the gigantic Great Danes are a sight to behold. Friendly, social, and charming, these floppy-eared loveable dogs are considered by some to be the perfect match for families.
Great Danes can grow up to weigh a whopping 175 pounds (79 kilograms) and be up to 32 inches (81 centimeters) tall, so that’s all the proof that you need that they’re huge. But reading facts is one thing—seeing these canines’ size with your own eyes is another. Bored Panda wanted to show you just how fun Great Danes can be, so we’ve put together this wholesome and hilarious list of their antics for you to enjoy.
Upvote your fave photos as you scroll down, and let us know which doggos you’d like to hug the most and why, dear Pandas. By the way, when you’re done petting all the dogs in this list, you’ll find some more photos of gorgeous Great Danes right here. And, if you’re in the mood to look at more dogs that don’t understand how big they are, we invite you to check out this article over here.
Bill Lambert, the Head of Health and Welfare at The Kennel Club, told Bored Panda that every single dog needs regular exercise, with larger dogs usually needing more of it. According to Lambert, Great Danes need more than 2 hours of exercise a day. However, the exact amount depends on the dog's age: puppies and senior canines will require a lot less movement to avoid over-exercising. Read on for Lambert's insights into what kind of care Great Danes need and what potential owners should be aware of.
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My Daughter Was Home Sick One Day. When I Peeked Into Her Room, This Is What I Found
Anyone, No?
This 6-Foot Great Dane Presley Is Also Known As Scooby-Doo Duo To Being Afraid Of Everything, From Tiny Dogs, To Plastic Bags And Vacuum Cleaners
Because of how big they are, Great Danes are best suited for people who have lots of space at home. Preferably with a yard. "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," Lambert from The Kennel Club explained to Bored Panda.
Besides lots of space and exercise, Great Danes also need experienced owners, as well as weekly grooming. What's more, bigger dogs usually mean bigger financial investments, too. "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."
Lambert suggests that, like with any new dog, potential owners carry out thorough, extensive research to make sure that a particular breed is right for them. "We’d recommend potential Great Dane owners speak to their vet and a Great Dane breed club for tips and advice relevant to the breed."
Looking Out The Front Door. "I Made A New Friend, Please Can I Keep Him?"
The Park Broke My Dog
The Photo My Sister Just Sent Me Of Her Great Dane And The New Puppy They Just Got. Look At It
Originally, Great Danes (aka German Mastiffs and Deutsche Dogges) were bred to hunt wild boar and deer back in Germany, around 400 years ago. They were a mix between English Mastiffs and Irish Wolfhounds and were favored by the nobility.
Great Danes used to be known as Englische Dockes, highlighting their link to England. However, as relations between Germany and other countries became more strained in the late 19th century, the Germans renamed the breed to represent their own nation. Later, however, as relations worsened further, the breed became known as the Great Dane.
Strong, elegant, and powerful, Great Danes mature slowly. And one thing that you absolutely cannot skimp on is getting high-quality food.
Gave Her A Toilet Paper Tube To Play With, And She Proceeded To Breathe Through It Like This For Over A Minute
Once A Lap Dog, Always A Lap Dog
I would wholeheartedly enjoy being slowly squashed by this majestic animal.
She Loves The Blower
The breed is so popular that it’s become firmly ingrained in pop culture, probably even without you noticing it, too. For instance, both Scooby-Doo and Marmaduke, probably two of the best-known dogs worldwide, are Great Danes.
We’re just impressed that Shaggy’s able to hold Scoobs in his arms and run with him whenever a spooky ghost shows up. He’s obviously way stronger than he looks, even if he is a cartoon character. Then again, maybe the adrenaline kicks in.
Today’s Flight Just Got Interesting
Big House Cow Meets Little House Cow
Teddy Flood is a Great Dane and little Speckle is some sort of beagle mix. He was a foster pup, 7 weeks at the time.
My Great Dane Puppy's One Year Difference
Our Neighbor Sent Me This Adorable Display Of Pure Joy Between Our Dogs. They Finally Got Him A Stool So He Could Greet His Big Friend Properly
Awwwww! I need to do this for the new puppy next door so he can meet my big dog!
My Aunt's Goofy Great Dane, Louis
This Dog Sitting At A Subway
Luna When Our Son Started Getting Scolded
This Is Buck, A 10-Week-Old Great Dane Pup. He Has Now Mastered The Sit Command And Is Now Part Of The Good Boy Club
Let's Just Pretend They're The Same Size
When You Are Big Snoops That Can't Mind Their Own Business
3 Months / 6 Months / 12 Months
It's A Melting Dane
Just A Girl And Her Dane
How My Parents' Great Dane Puppy Lays On The Ottoman He Outgrew
This Big Potato Enjoys The Tiniest Chairs He Could Find
A Great Dane Riding Shotgun In A Sports Car. Hollywood, California 1961
Ryder The Great Dane Who Weighs 87 Kg With His Friend Ally The Chihuahua Who Weighs 2 Kg
My Two Loves, Waiting On Our Hooman Baby To Join Us Any Day
Rut-Row-Raggy
Biggest Scaredy Cat In The World
My Sister Is Driving 10 Hours Back Home With The Great Dane Puppy She Just Got
Lincoln The Dane
Boomie Bear Meeting His New Neighbor
He Won't Stop Growing - Send Help
This Other Dog Had Really Big Ears
Nap Time Little Human. Quit Wiggling
She Might Be 6’2” Long, But Lola Is The Gentlest Of Giants
Sharing Is Caring
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Our Great Derp
From Pupper To Woofer In Just 1 Year
The guy went from "he looks cool" to "on no, a Bengals fan" in a year
Saw A Gentle Giant At The Vets! She Was A Darling And Sat Down With Her Owner While They Waited
The one time I saw a great Dane at the vet, it was soon joined by a yapping Chihuahua... who stopped yapping immediately after seeing the giant. It was a scene out of a cartoon.
This Puppy
7 Weeks And 17 Weeks
Caught River Looking Festive
Your Dog Can Fetch A Ball? That's Cute
These Dogs All Pooping At The Same Time
These Are The Critters That Get To Ride On The Golf Cart
My Dog Thinks He's A Lap Dog When My Grandma Stops By
This Is Shadow. He’s A Lap Dog
Jones Has A Desire To Be A Window Washer When He Grows Up
Note: this post originally had 106 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
I don't understand why comments calling out the cruelty of ear-cropping is getting downvoted. People amputate a puppy's body parts for aesthetics, it has no health benefits and only contributes to the stigma of aggressive dog breeds. I'm probably gonna get downvoted into oblivion but it's worth it to speak up ✌
I agree, but I think the comments were getting downvoted because sometimes the dogs had their ears cropped before they came to their next owners, and it was not their fault. I also think they were downvoted because they kept pointing it out repeatedly on several images, whereas people were trying to enjoy the cuteness of the dogs and not focus on the negative. You are right, however, cropping dogs ears is NOT OK, especially for aesthetics. Take my upvote.
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my sister in law had five (five!) Great Danes at the same time, my father in law had a Mastiff...it was like living in a herd of bisons! Very gentle bisons :-)
I worked at a groom shop for a year. I came in one afternoon to have the groomers say "Come here!" They directed me over to the largest crate we had with a big great dane sitting there..white with black spots. One groomer looked at me and said "Apparently, we're doing cows now!"
I don't understand why comments calling out the cruelty of ear-cropping is getting downvoted. People amputate a puppy's body parts for aesthetics, it has no health benefits and only contributes to the stigma of aggressive dog breeds. I'm probably gonna get downvoted into oblivion but it's worth it to speak up ✌
I agree, but I think the comments were getting downvoted because sometimes the dogs had their ears cropped before they came to their next owners, and it was not their fault. I also think they were downvoted because they kept pointing it out repeatedly on several images, whereas people were trying to enjoy the cuteness of the dogs and not focus on the negative. You are right, however, cropping dogs ears is NOT OK, especially for aesthetics. Take my upvote.
Load More Replies... my sister in law had five (five!) Great Danes at the same time, my father in law had a Mastiff...it was like living in a herd of bisons! Very gentle bisons :-)
I worked at a groom shop for a year. I came in one afternoon to have the groomers say "Come here!" They directed me over to the largest crate we had with a big great dane sitting there..white with black spots. One groomer looked at me and said "Apparently, we're doing cows now!"
