Description thumb|Fawn Great Dane (female)thumb|Brindle Great Dane (male) The Great Dane is an extremely large domestic dog of mastiff-sighthound type known for its big size. It is often dubbed the "Apollo of dogs".Becker, The Great Dane – Embodying a Full Exposition of the History, Breeding Principles, Education, and Present State of the Breed (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic): Embodying a Full Exposition the History, Breeding Principles, Education, and Present State of the Breed , Published by READ BOOKS, 2005, .
Description thumb|Fawn Great Dane (female)thumb|Brindle Great Dane (male) The Great Dane is an extremely large domestic dog of mastiff-sighthound type known for its big size. It is often dubbed the "Apollo of dogs".Becker, The Great Dane – Embodying a Full Exposition of the History, Breeding Principles, Education, and Present State of the Breed (a Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) Embodying a Full Exposition the History, Breeding Principles Education and Present State of the Breed , Published by READ BOOKS, 2005, .