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1. molosserdogs.com › view-article › american-boarhoundAmerican Boarhound - Molosser

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   Feb 23, 2003 · Learn about the American Boarhound, a rare and extinct breed that was used for hunting wild hogs and other game in the American South. Find out its origin, appearance, temperament and possible crossings with other breeds.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_DaneGreat Dane - Wikipedia

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   The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff - sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer. They were also used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound. [1] [2] [3] History.

4. pawsafe.com › blogs › dog-breedsEuropean Great Dane: History, Characteristics, and Care

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   May 22, 2024 · The European Great Dane, also known as the German Mastiff, Deutsche Dogge, or German Boarhound, is a mastiff-type dog breed originating in Germany. The breed was developed by the German nobility, who wanted a dog that could hunt wild boar and serve as a guard dog.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MastiffMastiff - Wikipedia

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   A mastiff is a large and powerful type of dog. [1] [2] Mastiffs are among the largest dogs, and typically have a short coat, a long low-set tail and large feet; the skull is large and bulky, the muzzle broad and short ( brachycephalic) and the ears drooping and pendant-shaped.

6. www.thesprucepets.com › great-dane-dog-breedGreat Dane: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care - The Spruce Pets

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Learn about the history, temperament, and care needs of the Great Dane, a giant working dog breed that originated in Germany as a boar hunter. Find out why this breed is also known as the gentle giant and how to keep it healthy and happy.

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7. www.gooddog.com › breeds › great-daneGreat Dane Dog Breed Profile: Temperament Characteristics ...

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   These elegant dogs combined speed, strength and most of all, courage. And at home, these same dogs could patrol the estates, looking elegant while keeping out intruders. Nobody knows how they came to be called Great Danes. An early name was German Boarhound, and in Germany they are now called the Deutsche Dogge.

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   Are boarhounds good hunting dogs?

   • Unlike other popular hunting dogs of its homeland, the American Boarhound was rarely, if ever, employed in packs, due to its confrontational nature. Used for hunting wild hogs, racoons, foxes and other game in the American South, this powerful hound was also a committed watchdog.

   American Boarhound - Molosser

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   Is a Boarhound a standardized breed?

   • It was never fully standardized, but the American Boarhound was bred to a consistent type up until the first two decades of the 20th century, when the breed became very rare to find in its pure form, due to numerous crossings with American Bulldogs, Pit Bulls, Coonhounds, Plott Hounds and other popular breeds.

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   Why are German boarhounds called Great Danes?

   • These elegant dogs combined speed, strength and most of all, courage. And at home, these same dogs could patrol the estates, looking elegant while keeping out intruders. Nobody knows how they came to be called Great Danes. An early name was German Boarhound, and in Germany they are now called the Deutsche Dogge.

   Great Dane Dog Breed Profile: Temperament Characteristics - Good Dog

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   What happened to German boarhounds?

   • Nonetheless, there was little chance that the immense boarhounds would vanish along with it. In 1876, they were declared the national breed of Germany — the Deutsche Dogge, as they are still known there — and were prized by the states man Otto von Bismarck, who kept them as bodyguards.

   Great Dane History: The Apollo of the Dogs - American Kennel Club

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9. www.britannica.com › animal › Great-DaneGreat Dane | Description, Temperament, Lifespan, & Facts

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Great Dane, breed of working dog developed at least 400 years ago in Germany, where it was used for boar hunting. The Great Dane is typically a swift, alert dog noted for courage, friendliness, and dependability. It has a massive square-jawed head and body lines that give it an elegant appearance.