Dog breeds :
Deutsche Dogge (black) / Dogue Allemand (black) / Great Dane (black)
URWIS Oregon, owner: Oregon Kennel
General
The noble general appearance of the Great Dane combines
a tall, strong, well made body with pride, strength and elegance. Through substance
paired with nobility, balance, well proportioned outline as well as a specially expressive
head, the Great Dane strikes the onlooker as a noble statue. He is the Apollo amongst
all dog breeds.
Characteristics
The Great Dane is spirited, courageous, friendly, and dependable. Great
Danes are easygoing dogs, affectionate with family members and
self-confident with strangers. The Great Dane has a stable, easy going
nature, preferring to lounge on the couch near a loved one to almost any
other pastime. They are good with children but their great size makes
them more suitable for older children and teenagers. Great Danes are
easily trained but need consistency.
Temperament
Friendly, kind and devoted to his owners, specially to
children; reserved towards strangers. A self-assured, unafraid, easily guided and
docile companion and family dog is required. He must have a high resistance to any
provocation and must not be aggressive.
History
As forerunners of the present day Deutsche Dogge
one must look at the old "Bullenbeisser" (bulldog) as well at the "Hatz-and Saurüden"
(Hunting and wild boar hounds) which were midway between the strong English type
Mastiffs and a fast, agile Sighthound. The term "Dogge" was first understood to mean
a large, strong dog which did not have to be of any particular breed. Later, particular
names such as "Ulmer Dogge", "Englische Dogge", "Dänische Dogge", "Hatzrüde",
"Saupacker" and "Grosse Dogge", defined different types of these dogs, according to
colour and size. In the year 1878 a committee of seven was formed in Berlin,
consisting of active breeders and judges under the chairmanship of Dr.Bodinus, which
made the decision to classify all the forenamed varieties as "Deutsche Doggen". Thus
the foundation was laid for the breeding of a seperate German breed.
In the year 1880, on the occasion of a show in Berlin, the first standard for Doggen
was set down. This has been controlled by the "Deutscher Doggen-Club 1888 e.V."
and altered on a number of occasions through the years. The present day version
conforms to F.C.I. model.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
Companion, Watch-and Guard Dog.
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
Size
Extra Large
Height
A mature male may not be less than 30 inches at the shoulder.
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