Dog breeds :
Deutsche Dogge (harlequin) / Dogue Allemand (harlequin) / Great Dane (harlequin)
Nash du Mourre d'Agnies, owner: Bernard HENSELER
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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