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- AKC group
Working
- Size
Giant
- Height
72–90 cm (FCI)
- Weight
~50–79 kg (AKC profile)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. Danes may seem sedate, but the AKC says they need daily exercise suited to their age, and two or three brisk walks a day can be enough.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
The coat is short, thick and smooth with a glossy shine.
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard asks for a Dane that is spirited and courageous, always friendly and dependable, and never timid or aggressive. The FCI describes a dog that is friendly, loving and devoted to its owners, possibly reserved with strangers, and confident, fearless and docile, with a high tolerance for provocation.
- AKC group
Working
- Size
Giant
- Height
≥70 cm
- Weight
not specified in standards (AKC overview ~54–104 kg / 120–230 lb)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. FCI utilisation is watch and security dog without a working trial; standards emphasise dignity and calm presence rather than high-drive sport work.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
Short or moderately short coarse outer coat with dense, close undercoat; long or wavy coats faulted (AKC).
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
Standards centre on grandeur and good nature with courage and docility (AKC/CKC); calm, affectionate, and capable of guarding; usually indifferent to strangers; timidity unacceptable (FCI/KC). Dignity rather than gaiety.
