Everyone knows Great Danes. Whether it’s the giant Great Danes, the crumpled English Bulldogs or the good-natured Boxers, the hounds are among the most popular dog breeds.
No wonder Great Danes are surprisingly common in pop culture.
Do you know what Great Dane breed Scooby Doo is? And which mastiff even appears in Shakespeare?
I’ll tell you the answer to these questions and a few more fun facts in this article.
Maybe in the end you also know which Great Dane could conquer your heart.
1. English Bulldog
The English bulldog is always calm. She has the heart and body shape of a teddy bear and probably wouldn’t mind being carried around like one rather than moving around herself.
Her wrinkled face is very distinctive and adorns many logos around the world. Although they are mostly depicted there snarling aggressively, they could not more meek be.
However, they are prone to breathing problems due to their short snout and broad torso. In addition, there are joint problems and a high risk of heart disease.
2. Argentine Mastiff
The Dogo Argentino or Argentine Mastiff needs a lot of exercise. He has one strong hunting and protective driveis very sporty and demands it.
His family is the most important thing to him. He is becoming more and more popular as a family dog, also because he very little sheds and barks.
As is typical with white dogs, deafness is widespread in the Dogo Argentino. Hence the myth that they are difficult to train – they simply cannot listen.
3. Serrano bulldog
Curtain up for a master of slapstick. The Serrano bulldog not only looks funny proportioned, but always brings a certain clumsiness with.
As befits bullies, they are not above fart jokes. With this dog, flatulence comes into the house – no special food helps.
In return, they take everything they encounter to heart, be it children, other dogs or the sofa. She love to eat and prefer to spend time on the laps of their humans.
4. Guatemalan Mastiff
The Guatamalan Mastiff is completely human-focused and should not be kept in families. You are through it though fantastic guard dogsbecause for them this one person is at the same time the center of their world.
They are naturally combative and territorialbut can be trained well by experienced dog trainers.
Another catch is the sheer endless amount of hair they lose. A good vacuum cleaner is a must for owners of this Great Dane species!
5.American Bulldog
The American Bulldog demands a lot of attention. she is gladly right in the middle of the action and always by your side.
Typically, American Bulldogs are spotted brown and white. They are prone to hip dysplasia and other joint problems despite being very athletic.
As an alert watchdog, she needs a clear upbringing so she learns to share and listen to you.
6. American Bully
The American Bully does not share much more with the American Bulldog than the name and origin.
He is special bred as a family dog and that’s why it comes in four sizes: From the size of a Chihuaha to eye level with a Labrador.
They love to play and fool around with children and usually get along with all dogs and other animals as well.
They learn every trick for the right treat – and that’s where their catch lies. They are very greedy and without the right upbringing have no qualms about begging their way through dinner.
7. Japanese Mastiff
The Japanese mastiff is very rare, and rightly so. She is known by several names, often referred to as Tosa Inu. They were bred to be fighters, as dog fighting is still legal in Japan.
Accordingly dominant and aggressive occurs this mastiff. It is considered difficult to train or trainable. Therefore, their breeding and sometimes even their import is prohibited in many countries.
Connoisseurs describe the sand-colored mastiff as one of the most dangerous dog breeds of all.
8. American Mastiff
The American Mastiff is a young breed that has become a family pet good-natured, calm character was bred. However, they do not get along well with other animals.
The dogs, which can weigh up to 90 kg, combine the massive body of a bulldog with the typical broad snout of a mastiff.
Those interested should be warned: American Mastiffs tend to have a strong odor even when their fur is not wet.
9. Shar Pei
The Shar Pei originated in China. Its name means «sand skin», which indicates the typical golden color of the fur.
They are now also available in darker colors, but they are always monochromatic. A special feature is the blue-black tongue that every Shar-Pei has.
The Chinese mastiffs are very independent and rarely bond with their humans. She bark a lot and loudly and generally do not tolerate other dogs or other animals.
10. Maremma-Abruzzo Sheepdog
The Maremma-Abruzzo Shepherd trotts through life like a fluffy snowball. His breed is only available with pure white, long fur that requires a lot of care.
They are perfect family dogs with a big heart and without higher demands on education.
Although their size makes them quite imposing, they never seem to outgrow their puppies and run through the world with big eyes.
11. Cane Corso Italiano
The Cane Corso Italiano waits with one because of its deep-set eyes imposing, piercing gaze up, which makes him very popular as a protection dog.
He demands a lot of exercise and mental exertion, but he also seeks closeness to his people.
Caution: He likes to drool a lot and licking is an expression of affection for him.
And while he needs a firm hand in training to keep from stepping on your nose, he’s one of the most popular breeds in the world.
12. Alangu Mastiff
The Alangu Mastiff only bears a resemblance to other mastiffs in the face. Otherwise he is very similar to the Great Dane and Dane with his long legs and the athletic body.
Despite his previous breeding as a fighting dog, he is a nice guy who feels right at home in a sporting family.
An exciting feature can be found in the mouth: its teeth are more like lions and tigers than other dogs.
13. Brazilian Mastiff
The Brazilian mastiff is very reluctant to be alone – and it makes it quite clear.
She likes her family and children with good education, but on the other hand she doesn’t like to share them with other animals or people.
The breed is accurate right for early risersbecause she needs unusually little sleep.
14. Great Dane
Great Danes are the largest dogs in the world – Zeus holds the height record, standing at 2.25 m. Like many large dogs, they often suffer from heart and stomach problems, with almost every second Great Dane experiencing a torsion in the stomach.
There are yellow, brindle, spotted, black and blue Great Danes, they are very rarely white
Great Danes were bred to hunt bears, wild boar and deer. But they are pronounced calmly and lloving and cling to their pack.
15. Great Dane
The Great Dane is only slightly smaller than its German sister. On the other hand, it has a much less pronounced hunting instinct and is therefore more in the area of the guard dogs to find.
She considers herself a lap dog and seeks physical closeness, is very fond of children and generally well socializable with all other pets.
A Great Dane is also mentioned in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, which is why many breeders often give their puppies names after famous theater characters.
Reading tip: 5 extraordinary Danish dog breeds.
16. Dogue de Bordeaux
Not surprisingly, given the name, the Dogue De Bordeaux comes from France. Since she very strong is, she used to often pull small wagons.
As with many Bulldogs, their eagerness to learn stops at sit, down, and stay, as all three equate to their preferred level of movement.
Children can pull and tug at their folds without hesitation. On the other hand, she rarely likes other dogs and other animals usually trigger her hunting instinct.
17. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
The southern beauty Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog was intended as a farm dog in Georgia and is also named after its Alapaha River.
she is well trainable and people friendly. A big advantage is their impeccable health, because their physique does not cause any joint problems, unlike other Great Danes.
The gender difference is curious: males weigh twice as much as females of the same size.
18. Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff looks like a bear masquerading as a dog. The extremely plush fur surrounds them like a thick fur coat and makes them absolutely winterproof.
Everything about them seems to be XXL: their weight can reach 130 kg and their body is surprisingly muscular.
When it comes to education, however, you bite your teeth. Taking up to 5 years to mentally mature, the friendly giants have one enormous stubborn.
Beginners should therefore better look for another dog.
19. German boxer
German Boxers remain popular and typically rank among the top 10 most popular dog breeds worldwide.
No wonder, because they are also for beginners well trainable, great family dogs for children of all ages and very attached to their people.
They bring an odd quirk with them: their tongue is the longest of all dogs. A total of up to 43 cm long and actually always hanging out of the mouth, hardly any German boxer is afraid to use them for a bath for love and to lick masters and women everywhere and everywhere.
20. Italian Mastiff
The Italian Mastiff always looks a little upset. With the long, hanging lips and the crumpled wrinkled face, she resembles a Shar-Pei – and is exactly the same stubborn.
Italian Mastiffs have nothing against children, but they also see no need for a deeper bond with their people or even training.
21. Mastin del Pirineo
The Mastín del Pirineo comes from the Spanish and French Pyrenees. With its thick, white fur and massive body, it looks a bit like a polar bear.
He is a watchdog and will also take on wolves in an emergency. Nevertheless he is good trainable and endures patient the pulling and tugging of small children’s hands.
With these mastiffs, the body grows first and then maturity. Despite appearing fully grown, Mastíns are still acting like clumsy puppies at 3 years old.
22. Cimarron Uruguayo
The Cimarrón Uruguayo has a particularly beautiful fur pattern. They are usually yellow mottled or yellow tabby with a black end of the snout.
In Uruguay it is considered a national symbol, although it was almost eradicated at the end of the 19th century.
The Cimarrón Uruguayo is well educated family dog suitable and also problem-free with other dogs and…