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17 Historical Facts About Great Danes You Might Not Know

#13 The Danes were the first to decide to monitor the purity of the blood of their giants, in 1866 the standard of the Danish mastiff was approved.

#14 Only at the end of the 19th century did German dog breeders unite for a common goal: to create one breed on the basis of motley dog-like breeds, which would incorporate the best external features and working qualities of animals from different regions.

#15 The initiative group first met officially in 1878 in Berlin, and two years later the standard appeared.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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