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October 30, 2024 ·  2 min read

People Are Posting Hilarious Photos Of Their Great Danes, And It’s Crazy How Large They Are

To call a 175-pound dog a ‘lapdog’ may seem counterintuitive, that is until you meet a Great Dane. Standing at least 30 inches from paw to shoulder, these cute dogs are often referred to as “the world’s largest lapdogs,” as they often don’t realize their own enormity. Yes, this breed is so large that a since-deceased Great Dane by the name of Zeus holds the world record for the tallest dog, standing at 44 inches from paw to shoulder.

Great Dane dog breed shares a fascinating history. First boarhounds of this size were documented in ancient Greece frescoes dating back to 13th -14th centuries BC and were subsequently very popular hunting dogs throughout Europe. Centuries later, these dogs were imported to England, where the first real Great Danes, then called simply English Dogs, started to emerge, but really took the name only in the 19th century, when the breed found its way back to Germany. And though this big dog breed was mostly used for hunting and protection, now it is widely known as the most affectionate, sweet and

According to the American Kennel Club, these big dogs currently rank as the 24th most popular dog breed, and once you see these funny photos, it’s easy to understand why people love them. 

1. Louis Made A New Friend

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2. I Trained My Great Dane To Take Selfies With Me – If I’m Sitting And Extend My Arm With My Phone In Hand, She Plops Up Next To Me, Leans, And Gives The Camera This Look

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3. Blind Great Dane Lily Has Her Own Seeing-Eye Dog Maddison Who Takes Her For Walks

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4. Settling In For Nap Time

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5. My Graceful Great Dane Hendrix

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6. I Have The Real Scooby Doo

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7. Just Having A Small Talk About This And That

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8. Lunging With The Great Dane. Is It Exercise Or Playtime?

Lunging With The Great Dane. Is It Exercise Or Playtime?

9. This Is Why I Love Great Danes

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10. Have You Seen My Ball?

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11. Pippin, A Helpless Baby Fawn Was Abandoned By Her Mother. Great Dane Kate Adopted Pippin Immediately And They Have Been Best Friends Ever Since

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12. This Dog Is Turning Into A Pancake

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13. 14-Week-Old Great Dane Pup

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14. The Noble Great Dane

15. My Great Dane Puppy Makes This Face Every Time I Take Carrots Out Of The Fridge

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16. Cutest Great Dane Mom And Puppy Picture Ever

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17. Son Talked Us Into Going To The Animal Shelter Saying He Wanted A Small Dog. Worth It For That Smile

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18. She Firmly Believes She’s A Lap Dog

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19. My Dane Loves Listening To My Nan’s Stories

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20. Great Dane Jumping On The Trampoline

Great Dane Jumping On The Trampoline

21. The Paw Of My 4-Month-Old Great Dane

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22. My Sister Caught Her New Great Dane Puppy Sleeping Like This

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23. Bigboye Decided This Couch Belongs To Him

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24. My 6-Months-Old Great Dane (Now 90 Lbs) Is Still BFFs With My Cat

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25. The Reaction I Get When I Tell Him To Get Off The Chair

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Written By: Akvile Petraityte 🇺🇦
This article was originally published on boredpanda.