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People Are Posting Hilarious Photos Of Their Great Danes, And It’s Crazy How Large They Are
To call a 175-pound dog a 'lapdog' may seem counterintuitive, that is until you meet a Great Dane. Standing at least 30 inches from paw to shoulder, these cute dogs are often referred to as "the world's largest lapdogs," as they often don't realize their own enormity. Yes, this breed is so large that a since-deceased Great Dane by the name of Zeus holds the world record for the tallest dog, standing at 44 inches from paw to shoulder.
Great Dane dog breed shares a fascinating history. First boarhounds of this size were documented in ancient Greece frescoes dating back to 13th -14th centuries BC and were subsequently very popular hunting dogs throughout Europe. Centuries later, these dogs were imported to England, where the first real Great Danes, then called simply English Dogs, started to emerge, but really took the name only in the 19th century, when the breed found its way back to Germany. And though this big dog breed was mostly used for hunting and protection, now it is widely known as the most affectionate, sweet and
According to the American Kennel Club, these big dogs currently rank as the 24th most popular dog breed, and once you see these funny photos, it's easy to understand why people love them. Bored Panda has rounded up a collection of adorable and hilarious pictures of these huggable, silly dogs that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Scroll down and don't forget to upvote your favorite funny dogs!
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Louis Made A New Friend
I Trained My Great Dane To Take Selfies With Me - If I'm Sitting And Extend My Arm With My Phone In Hand, She Plops Up Next To Me, Leans, And Gives The Camera This Look
Blind Great Dane Lily Has Her Own Seeing-Eye Dog Maddison Who Takes Her For Walks
Settling In For Nap Time
My Graceful Great Dane Hendrix
I Have The Real Scooby Doo
Just Having A Small Talk About This And That
Lunging With The Great Dane. Is It Exercise Or Playtime?
This Is Why I Love Great Danes
Have You Seen My Ball?
Pippin, A Helpless Baby Fawn Was Abandoned By Her Mother. Great Dane Kate Adopted Pippin Immediately And They Have Been Best Friends Ever Since
This Dog Is Turning Into A Pancake
14-Week-Old Great Dane Pup
The Noble Great Dane
My Great Dane Puppy Makes This Face Every Time I Take Carrots Out Of The Fridge
Cutest Great Dane Mom And Puppy Picture Ever
Son Talked Us Into Going To The Animal Shelter Saying He Wanted A Small Dog. Worth It For That Smile
She Firmly Believes She's A Lap Dog
My Dane Loves Listening To My Nan's Stories
Great Dane Jumping On The Trampoline
The Paw Of My 4-Month-Old Great Dane
My Sister Caught Her New Great Dane Puppy Sleeping Like This
Bigboye Decided This Couch Belongs To Him
My 6-Months-Old Great Dane (Now 90 Lbs) Is Still BFFs With My Cat
The Reaction I Get When I Tell Him To Get Off The Chair
Can I just say a big thankyou to the owners who have chosen not to dock the ears and tails of their Danes? Stand tall and proud.
Think docking ears/tails is dying out. The vets in my country refuse to do it.
Load More Replies...I grew up with these things, they sure are huge.. and they drool. A LOT. And about 90% of all people made a "is it a dog or a horse"-joke.
Some Great Danes are so big, you could just about ride them!
Load More Replies...Can I just say a big thankyou to the owners who have chosen not to dock the ears and tails of their Danes? Stand tall and proud.
Think docking ears/tails is dying out. The vets in my country refuse to do it.
Load More Replies...I grew up with these things, they sure are huge.. and they drool. A LOT. And about 90% of all people made a "is it a dog or a horse"-joke.
Some Great Danes are so big, you could just about ride them!
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