Great Dane — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Great Dane — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed was created in Germany and is FCI standard N° 235, Group 2.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI asks for at least 80 cm in males (not above 90) and 72 cm in females (not above 84); the AKC wants males no less than 30 inches (preferably 32+) and females no less than 28 (preferably 30+).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, thick and clean, with a smooth glossy look.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The base colour is yellow-gold, always brindled with black cross stripes.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament should be spirited, courageous, friendly and dependable — never timid or aggressive.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The dentition has 42 teeth; disqualifying faults include being under minimum height, a split nose, a docked tail, the merlequin pattern, and any colour outside the seven recognised ones.