Dog breed field note
Great Dane
Great Dane records commonly describe a giant-sized dog with short coat characteristics and a moderate activity level.
Typical size
giant · 45–79 kg
Coat
short, smooth, black, blue, fawn, brindle, white
Temperament & energy
gentle, friendly, reserved · moderate energy · low vocality
Distinctive traits
very tall, deep chest, large paws
Breed records describe broad tendencies, not guarantees about an individual animal. Source: TheDogAPI. Last data update: 2026-07-25.