The character of the great Dane is the most fascinating aspect of the breed.

His aesthetic beauty, its imposing statuary and other external features are worth very little in comparison to the qualities of character, temperament, intelligence.

I must say firstly that there is a great homogeneity of character in this breed, There are very specific behaviors and attitudes that are common to all the Alans. The great Dane is (as standard requires the same) loyal and affectionate with family, shy and distrustful towards strangers.

What is striking is the way of being affectionate: the great Dane, In fact, Despite the giant mole, looking for a real physical contact with its master strives in every way to always stay as close as possible.

For this, in spite of its size, and a dog suited to live in the House: know be careful movements and likes to sit for long hours at the foot of the master, preferring, However, a soft and comfortable bed. His attachment to the master, almost morbid, makes a loyal friend and an excellent guardian, careful, vigilant, brave, benefited from appearance and by which they spread respect and fear.

Rarely takes fierce attitudes and only intervenes with huge necessities, frightening power, with amazing courage and determination for those accustomed to knowing only phlegm that distinguishes.

The great Dane is well endowed with remarkable balance and proves it in a thousand different situations. He for example a protective attitude and very gentle with children and puppies and with everything that is small. Also usually not aggressive towards other dogs as usually happens with other races by large amount.

The great Dane is lazy then, reflexive, tolerant, Sly, placido, sweet and, When d case and with those who love, sa be willingly to jokes.

Sympathetic and particular is also the attitude it takes to get what they want. Typically master disobeys with sweet and funny ways and even when he wants something pursues them his purpose with such stubbornness from being able to get it, but with ways not to irritate ever the master.

The framework just outlined should be referred to a normal alano, bred and raised properly, with the right education and affection and closeness of this breed needs tremendously. In fact, should not be forgotten that, as each dog is born with a specific behavioral guidance, This consolidates and can change with the growth and education: is significantly influenced by environmental factors.