Page 95 - The Complete Dog Breed Book Choose the Perfect Dog for You, New Edition (DK)

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GREAT DANE

GENTLE AND EASY TO MAINTAIN, THIS DOG TAKES UP A LOT OF ROOM AKC

Height range Elegance and dignity combined with gigantic size make the Great Dane
28–30 in (71–76 cm) one of the most impressive of all dogs. Once a hunting dog in Germany,
Weight range the easy-going Great Dane is content to be a house dog, provided
101–119 lb (46–54 kg)
there is enough room for it to flop comfortably. As well as space, the
Life span Under 10 years breed needs plenty of exercise.
Long, arched neck
Origin Germany with no loose skin Dark
shading
on head
and ears
Other colors

Short,
Blue Black harlequin coat

Deep, long,
fawn body
Brindle

TOSA

FORMERLY BRED AS A FIGHTING DOG, THIS BREED NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED HANDLER FCI

Height range The Tosa was developed from progressive crossbreeding between
22–24 in (55–60 cm) Japanese fighting dogs and Western breeds such as the Mastiff
Weight range (see p.93), Bulldog (opposite), and Great Dane (above). Very large,
82–198 lb (37–90 kg)
strongly built, and possessing a latent fighting instinct, Short,
Life span Over 10 years the Tosa is considered to be a dog red coat
Origin Japan that should only be owned by
expert handlers.

Smallish, Thick,
high-set ears tapering tail
Other colors

Fawn Black
Small, white
marking

Brindle
Dewlap
on neck

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