The Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds in the world - Image: Shutterstock / MF Photo In the past it was mainly used as a hunting dog, today the Great Dane is a popular family dog. She is friendly, patient and likes to play. 
The Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds in the world - Image: Shutterstock / MF Photo 
But the friendly family dog also gets along with smaller companions - Image: Shutterstock / GVictoria 
It's hard to believe how small the four-legged friends are born - Image: Shutterstock / Guy J. Sagi 
A bit bigger, but still pretty clumsy ... - Image: Shutterstock / Guy J. Sagi 
Young mastiffs in particular like to play for their lives - Image: Shutterstock / Rey Kamensky 
But playing can also make a Great Dane very tired - Image: Shutterstock / Guy J. Sagi 
A little relaxation must be there - Image: Shutterstock / OlegD 
In the northern European homeland of the Great Dane, however, it is usually a little colder - Image: Shutterstock / Dmussman 
The Great Dane is particularly popular because of its friendly and stoic character - Image: Shutterstock / Roger costa morera 
The mastiff's shoulder is at least 90 centimeters high - Image: Shutterstock / Nikolas Otto
