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The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff - sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer. They were also used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound. [1][2][3]
Giant Schnauzer. The Giant Schnauzer is a breed of dog developed in the 17th century in Germany. It is the largest of the three breeds of Schnauzer —the other two breeds being the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. Numerous breeds were used in its development, including the black Great Dane, the Bouvier des Flandres, and the ...
Bullenbeisser. Origin. Germany. Dog (domestic dog) The Bullenbeisser (German: Bullenbeißer), also known as the German Bulldog, [citation needed] is an extinct breed of dog known for its strength and agility. The two varieties of Bullenbeisser: the large Danziger variety and the small Brabanter variety.
Giant George was a blue Great Dane previously recognised as the world's tallest living dog, and the tallest dog ever by Guinness World Records.There were originally conflicting media reports regarding his height, but the official measurement showed that he was three-quarters of an inch taller than the previous record holder, Titan (at 42.25 inches (107.3 cm) at the withers) and an inch shorter ...
The post Great Dane Puppies: Cute Pictures and Facts appeared first on DogTime. Known as the “Apollo of Dogs,” this large dog breed boasts an imposing appearance combined with a gentle demeanor.
History of Denmark. Prehistoric Denmark c. 6000 BC–700 AD. Kongemose culture c. 6000 BC–5200 BC. Ertebølle culture c. 5,300 BC – 3,950 BC. Funnelbeaker culture c. c. 4300–2800 BC. Corded Ware culture c. 3000 BC – 2350 BC. Nordic Bronze Age c. 2000/1750–500 BC. Pre-Roman Iron Age c. 5th/4th–1st centuries BC.
Boxer (dog breed) The Boxer is a medium to large, short-haired dog breed of mastiff-type, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colors are fawn or brindled, with or without white markings. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong ...
Keeping dogs in Germany became increasingly fashionable as the 19th century continued, and people in public life often did so as part of their image. [4] Bismarck reportedly took a blonde Great Dane called Ariel with him when he entered the University of Göttingen in 1832. [5] He continued to keep Great Danes throughout the rest of his life.