Great Dane dog

The Great Dane, German or German mastiff bulldog is a breed of dog known for its large and delicate personality, considered the "Apollo of all breeds" by the FCI. It is also considered that descends from Bullenbeisser with 50/50 mixture of blood and is part of the group Generation Bullenbeisser.
The Great Dane, though a giant breed, not usually awkward in his gait and movements. His character is usually friendly and never shy. Males should be stronger than females constitution.
Its constitution is strong and muscular; it is neither light nor dual. The shape of the core is square; It is as high as long. At females there are "allowed" to be slightly longer than high. The distance of the cross on the shoulders equals the shoulders to the ground.
The fiction has made it one of the best known to the general public dogs. The character Scooby Doo is a Great Dane.
It is not a dog for beginners, it requires great care, the same way as other large breeds are prone to bloat so should walk daily on efforts but do not undergo sudden changes in temperature. Maintenance costs are very high and we must keep this in mind before purchasing one.
History:
It is regarded as ancestors of the current Great Dane to the old "Bullenbeisser" as well as the "Hatz und Saurüden (dogs hunting wild boar) that is midway between the strong English mastiffs and an agile and fast greyhound. The term" Dogge "was applied then a big, strong dogs that do not necessarily belong to a particular race. Later, special names like "Ulmer dogge", "English Bulldog", "Dogo Danish" "Hatzrüde", "Saupacker" and "were used Great Dogo "defining different types of dog according to color and size. In 1878 he was in Berlin a commission composed of seven members, active breeders and judges under the chairmanship of Dr. Bodinus, who took the decision to gather all varieties mentioned above within the concept "Deutsche Doggen" (Great Danes), so you start with the basis to raise a separate German breed.
In 1880, during an exhibition held in Berlin, the first standard for the German bulldog is established. This has been controlled by the "Deutscher Doggen-Club 1888 eV" and altered on occasion through the years. The current version conforms to FCI model.
The strong and powerful Great Dane was not always the "gentle giant" who often depicted and described today. In fact, it was a very aggressive fighter and hunter feared because of his rough temperament and their fighting spirit. Fortunately, with excellent breeding programs and dedicated fans, this race has been transformed over the years into a working dog friendly and affectionate, suitable for families around the world.
Appearance.

Examples in different colors.
The Great Dane meets in his aristocratic general appearance, a large and well equipped structure. Its height can reach 2.10 meters on two legs; best qualities are loyalty, pride, strength and elegance. At first glance it comes to intimidating but in almost all cases is a dog of excellent provider company affection for their masters. Perfectly combines rugged features with special and unique temperament in his race.
Coat:
Some specimens are gray with black spots around. His hair is somewhat thick, shiny and beautiful if you brush daily.