Great Danes - Breeders

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Great Danes - Breeders - History

The ancestors of Great Danes are believed to have originated in Tibet. They were used to manage cattle and helped people hunt. The first drawings of such dogs are dated as far back as the 12th century BC. Bit by bit, the dogs spread across Europe. The Romans are known to have dealt with the ancestors of Great Danes. They used them as war and guard dogs.

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In the medieval, the dogs were rather common in Europe. Crosses of Mastiffs with other dogs resulted in the production of the dogs used mainly in hunting. They were often referred to as German Mastiffs. They were good in hunting the wild boar. The dogs had to be strong and endurable. Meanwhile, they had to have a pleasing appearance. As a matter of fact, they were often around the noble and were used to guard the castles of the royalty.

Other dogs that were similar in characteristics were very popular in the northern parts of Germany and Denmark. These were massive, short-coated dogs. Sometimes, they were also used as sled dogs. Later, they were crossed with German Mastiffs. The new breed was officially recognized in 1879 as the Great Dane. The first breed club was founded in 1888. Since that time Great Danes have acquired much popularity.

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