General Appearance:  A majestic, dignified, elegant dog.  Powerful, smooth, and strong.

Size, Proportion, and Substance:  Height-males, 30 to 32 inches at the withers;  females, 28 to 30 or more inches.

Background:  The Great Dane is truly a gentle giant.  Playful outdoors and reserved in the house, the Dane is a loyal friend.  Great Danes are wonderful play mates for children due to their kind nature.  Because of their large size, training is a must.  You must learn to walk your Dane before he learns to walk you!!  Exercise is also important for good health.  Grooming is minimal.