So, what kind of dog is it?
The dog of this breed, most likely, appeared in ancient times. For example, it is known that the Great Dane was on Greek coins, on which it was minted the thirty-sixth year BC. Accordingly, we can assume that these dogs were still in ancient times. By the way, you can hear that dogs of this breed are called Apollo dogs. Also, there is more accurate information regarding the moment when the first dog appeared. In 407 AD, the German part of Gaul, and also part of Spain and Italy, was captured by one Asian nation - the Alans. Their troops were accompanied by large beautiful dogs. These dogs could defeat such large and powerful animals as boars and bears. The Germans realized that such a dog would be a great helper, and began to cultivate them. The Great Dane is a breed derived from crossing animals brought from Asia with an Irish Greyhound. These dogs are very beautiful, thin and moving animals. By the way, if we speak about the English name of this dog, then it is called the Danish dane, although it has absolutely nothing to do with Denmark.
If we talk about the appearance of this dog, it is worth noting that it is really big. For example, the minimum height for a male is seventy six centimeters, and for a female - seventy-two centimeters. Danes have a narrow and elongated head, a broad back of the nose and a pronounced transition between the forehead and the muzzle. It is worth noting that the dog has absolutely straight forelimbs, a long and muscular neck, and also muscular thighs. These dogs have round paws with short and dark claws. The tail of the dog does not differ in anything, it is of average size and length. Many note that the eyes of dogs of this breed are very intelligent and understanding. They have a dark color, and in shape are round. The ears of the dog should be sharpened. They are sharp and always stand straight. In all German Great Danes the woolen cover is short, thick glossy hairs that fit closely together, so the wool looks very beautiful and dense. By the way, it is worth noting that different colors of hair and eyes indicate that the dogs belong to different varieties. For example, blue mastiffs have a lighter shade of wool and eyes.
The Great Dane is a very good friend and companion for his master. Such a dog will never detect aggression just like that. She will be affectionate, patient and good-natured until circumstances require character. In fact, the German mastiffs are excellent fighters. This is not surprising, because many centuries they were used as combat, hunting and guard dogs. Also, there were times when these dogs were harnessed to the harness. Therefore, we can conclude that these dogs "all on the shoulder." Of course, in the modern world the dog is no longer obliged to perform all the functions that were assigned to him earlier. Now, these dogs are a wonderful decoration for any home. Only, unlike small decorative dogs, the dog can not only be the pride of his master, but also his protection. These dogs are very flexible and will never attack a person for no reason.
In addition to the black German mastiff, which is the most popular breed, there is also a red-haired German dog and tiger German mastiff. All these varieties have exactly the same origin, but they look a little different. For example, a red dog differs in its color. The color of the wool of this breed varies from light to dark, golden-red. In addition, the muzzle of the dog can be decorated with a black mask, which further emphasizes his noble appearance. For those who want to have a very mobile and refined dog, the best red dogs are best suited. Black representatives of this breed are characterized by a calmer temper and temperament. Such danes, in the old days, were the best hunters for wild boars. In addition, they, of course, always defended their masters and were excellent bodyguards. If you decide to have such a dog, always remember that it needs to move a lot and walk in open terrain. Only if you allow the dog to normally warm up, he will have an excellent physical shape and will not get various diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system. Caring for this dog, you must always comb it with a stiff brush. Also, never allow a place to sleep to be in a draft, in a cold or damp.
Tiger Dogs differ in their black stripes throughout the body. Such a dog has a color from light-golden to dark-golden. Such dogs should not have white paws and bright eyes. This indicates that they are not purebred. The darker will be the basic color of the dog's color, the brighter the bands on it will become. Tiger Dogs like to run and have fun as much as their red cousins. They never show aggression to strangers, so with such a dog you can safely walk along the street without being afraid that she will throw herself at someone. Such dogs are very sensitive to children. If the house is a small child, you can safely bring a puppy of the Great Dane. Be confident that the kids will quickly find a common language and make friends. Such a dog will become for your child a true friend and protector. But, just do not forget that such dogs need special training and training. After all, the dog, though good-natured, but if you do not properly execute the team, then because of their size, can scare a person or even knock him down. If the dog is trained properly, she will be able to show real tricks and will not hurt anyone even accidentally.