Great Danes
Great Danes is the plural of Great Dane.
Meaning of Great Dane
Noun
Great Dane (plural Great Danes)
- A mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.
- Eventually, he was named the world’s tallest male dog, taking over the title from fellow Great Dane Zeus who also died aged three in September, after suffering from bone cancer.
Great Danes have relatively short life expectancies compared to smaller dogs, living for an average of 8-10 years, and...2024 June 25, Issy Ronald, “Kevin, world’s tallest male dog, dies shortly after securing record”, in CNN
- Synonyms:
- Boarhound, Danish Hound, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff
- Eventually, he was named the world’s tallest male dog, taking over the title from fellow Great Dane Zeus who also died aged three in September, after suffering from bone cancer.
Questions about Great Danes
- What is Great Danes the plural of?
- Great Danes is the plural of Great Dane.
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