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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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    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

    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

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    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."

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    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."

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    Looking Out The Front Door. "I Made A New Friend, Please Can I Keep Him?"

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    The Photo My Sister Just Sent Me Of Her Great Dane And The New Puppy They Just Got. Look At It

    The Photo My Sister Just Sent Me Of Her Great Dane And The New Puppy They Just Got. Look At It

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    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.

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    Strong, elegant, and powerful, Great Danes mature slowly. And one thing that you absolutely cannot skimp on is getting high-quality food.

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    Gave Her A Toilet Paper Tube To Play With, And She Proceeded To Breathe Through It Like This For Over A Minute

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    Once A Lap Dog, Always A Lap Dog

    Once A Lap Dog, Always A Lap Dog

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    She Loves The Blower

    She Loves The Blower

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That leaf blower makes the dog's mouth look like something out of a horror movie.

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    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.

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    Big House Cow Meets Little House Cow

    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.

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    My Great Dane Puppy's One Year Difference

    My Great Dane Puppy's One Year Difference

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    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

    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

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    Clara Knaub
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwwww! I need to do this for the new puppy next door so he can meet my big dog!

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    My Aunt's Goofy Great Dane, Louis

    My Aunt's Goofy Great Dane, Louis

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    This Dog Sitting At A Subway

    This Dog Sitting At A Subway

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    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

    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

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    Let's Just Pretend They're The Same Size

    Let's Just Pretend They're The Same Size

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    Just A Girl And Her Dane

    Just A Girl And Her Dane

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    How My Parents' Great Dane Puppy Lays On The Ottoman He Outgrew

    How My Parents' Great Dane Puppy Lays On The Ottoman He Outgrew

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    This Big Potato Enjoys The Tiniest Chairs He Could Find

    This Big Potato Enjoys The Tiniest Chairs He Could Find

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    FloC
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought the title refered to the chair at the back as it looks the dog is resting its head on it.

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    A Great Dane Riding Shotgun In A Sports Car. Hollywood, California 1961

    A Great Dane Riding Shotgun In A Sports Car. Hollywood, California 1961

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    Ryder The Great Dane Who Weighs 87 Kg With His Friend Ally The Chihuahua Who Weighs 2 Kg

    Ryder The Great Dane Who Weighs 87 Kg With His Friend Ally The Chihuahua Who Weighs 2 Kg

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    My Two Loves, Waiting On Our Hooman Baby To Join Us Any Day

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    Biggest Scaredy Cat In The World

    Biggest Scaredy Cat In The World

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    My Sister Is Driving 10 Hours Back Home With The Great Dane Puppy She Just Got

    My Sister Is Driving 10 Hours Back Home With The Great Dane Puppy She Just Got

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    Boomie Bear Meeting His New Neighbor

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    Nap Time Little Human. Quit Wiggling

    Nap Time Little Human. Quit Wiggling

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    She Might Be 6’2” Long, But Lola Is The Gentlest Of Giants

    She Might Be 6’2” Long, But Lola Is The Gentlest Of Giants

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    Sharing Is Caring

    Sharing Is Caring

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    From Pupper To Woofer In Just 1 Year

    From Pupper To Woofer In Just 1 Year

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    Saw A Gentle Giant At The Vets! She Was A Darling And Sat Down With Her Owner While They Waited

    Saw A Gentle Giant At The Vets! She Was A Darling And Sat Down With Her Owner While They Waited

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    7 Weeks And 17 Weeks

    7 Weeks And 17 Weeks

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    Your Dog Can Fetch A Ball? That's Cute

    Your Dog Can Fetch A Ball? That's Cute

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    These Dogs All Pooping At The Same Time

    These Dogs All Pooping At The Same Time

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    These Are The Critters That Get To Ride On The Golf Cart

    These Are The Critters That Get To Ride On The Golf Cart

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    My Dog Thinks He's A Lap Dog When My Grandma Stops By

    My Dog Thinks He's A Lap Dog When My Grandma Stops By

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    This Is Shadow. He’s A Lap Dog

    This Is Shadow. He’s A Lap Dog

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    Jones Has A Desire To Be A Window Washer When He Grows Up

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    He's Not Just Any Derp. He's My Derp

    He's Not Just Any Derp. He's My Derp

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    Who Also Loves Getting Hugs From Their Danes? This Is Kansas

    Who Also Loves Getting Hugs From Their Danes? This Is Kansas

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    Just A Dane In Jeans

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    umm okay now every time I see a bigger dog I will think of this thanks bp!

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    And Here I Thought Great Danes Were Made In Germany

    And Here I Thought Great Danes Were Made In Germany

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    This Dog. The Photo Doesn’t Do Him Justice. He’s A Beast

    This Dog. The Photo Doesn’t Do Him Justice. He’s A Beast

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would have been an epic photo if you had just cropped instead of squiggled.

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    The Size Of This Dog In The Tube

    The Size Of This Dog In The Tube

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    This Sweet Girl Is Centauri, My 9-Weeks-Old Great Dane. Its Been A Great First Week With This Dingus

    This Sweet Girl Is Centauri, My 9-Weeks-Old Great Dane. Its Been A Great First Week With This Dingus

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    Dana
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wook at da widdle pink nose!! And da widdle pink tongue!

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    This Guy Loves To Warm Up By The Fire

    This Guy Loves To Warm Up By The Fire

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    The Dog Days Of Summer

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    It’s A Bit Windy In Upstate NY. She Is An 8 Month Great Dane And Her Name Is Hooch

    It’s A Bit Windy In Upstate NY. She Is An 8 Month Great Dane And Her Name Is Hooch

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    Zoe Hoesley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kylie come get your lips! This amazing doggo is rocking them better then you do!

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    Just Look, He's Huge

    Just Look, He's Huge

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    Me Again
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He may be huge IRL but this is a camera trick. If not, his back legs are tiny ;)

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    Thanks For Helping With The Dishes, Fenton

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    My Husband And I Were Sitting On The Floor Talking When

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    Great Dane Igotis

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    Botox
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, no, they are making pictures again! Take me away from paparazzi!

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will not sleep in your bowl any more! - Hmmm. Pinky promise?

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    Taking A Picture Of My Wife, And Then... Great Dane Problems

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    9-Months-Old And 145 Lbs

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    Savage from Lol-land
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful! 😍 but why is the ears cut? Im not hating, just wondering 😊 im from denmark, and here it is illegal to cut the ears and tale if there isn't any medical reason 😊

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