Great Dane
Height
30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female)
Weight
140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy
7-10 years
Size
Giant
About the Great Dane
Great Danes are giant dogs with a generally friendly, easygoing reputation and a size that changes every ordinary household task. They can be wonderful companions if you genuinely want a huge dog and have planned for the space, budget, and health tradeoffs.
The Good
- Gentle, people-oriented presence
- More relaxed indoors than their size suggests
- Big-dog fans get the full giant-breed experience
The Bad
- Everything costs more at this size
- Shorter lifespan and health issues are important realities
- Basic management is harder when the dog outweighs half the house
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