Likely the descendent of the old English mastiff and the Irish wolfhound, the Great Dane is a German breed and has been nicknamed the “Apollo of Dogs.” Considered to be fearless game hunters, the ancestors of the Great Dane were used in war and hunting. Because of its speed, strength, and stamina, this breed earned a reputation as skillful hunters of wild boar in Germany by the 14 th century. The Great Dane also became popular with nobility because of its commanding but refined look. The English began calling the breed German boarhounds, but at some point, and for unknown reasons, the dog was called a Great Dane, even though it wasn’t Danish...... Find out more about this dog breed.
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