Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyGreat Dane at a glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Appeared
- 1600 to 1880 (likely)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Mastiff / molossoid
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 7 to 10 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 235
- DNA clade
- European Mastiff (Parker 2017)
The name. English misnomer from French grand danois ("great Danish"); German name means "German mastiff".
Same familyBulldog1835 to 1875 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Irish Wolfhound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Dalmatian, Tosa, Laizhou Hong, Dogo Argentino, Bull Arab
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNABullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Irish Wolfhound38.4 Mb
- Rottweiler24.1 Mb
- Rhodesian Ridgeback20.7 Mb
- Leonberger19.8 Mb
- St. Bernard19.3 Mb
- Boerboel16.2 Mb
- Black Russian Terrier13.1 Mb
- English Mastiff12.3 Mb
- Bernese Mountain Dog11.4 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanPlace in time
The Great Dane appears 1600 to 1880 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Great Dane is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
