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great dane

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Great Danenoun

    very large powerful smooth-coated breed of dog

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  1. Great Danenoun

    A mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.

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  1. Great Dane

    The Great Dane is a large sized dog breed originating from Germany. The Great Dane descends from hunting dogs from the Middle Ages used to hunt wild boar and deer, and as guardians of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound.

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  1. great dane

    A Great Dane is a large breed of dog originating from Germany, known for its huge size, strong muscular body, and friendly, gentle temperament. Historically, they were bred for boar hunting and as working dogs. Its characteristics include a long, narrow face, expressive eyes, and ears that can either naturally hang down or be cropped to stand erect. Despite its giant size, the Great Dane is often considered a gentle giant, known to be affectionate, good with children and other pets.

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  1. Great Dane

    The Great Dane, also known as Grand Danois or Chien danois, Gran Danés, Cão dinamarquês, датский дог, Tanskandoggi, Dänischer Hund and Den danske Hund in its native Denmark, is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The Great Dane is one of the world's tallest dog breeds; the current world record holder, measuring 112 cm from paw to shoulder, is "Zeus". Great Danes were originally bred to hunt deer and wild boar.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of great dane in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of great dane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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    It’s going to take a lot less for a chihuahua than it is for a Great Dane to cause a problem.


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