Blog: In the Community
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Breed of the Month: Great Dane
Commonly referred to as the “Apollo” of dogs or the “Gentle Giant”, the Great Dane is truly a majestic breed. The Great Dane is a very old breed with written descriptions of its ancestors dating as far back as 1121 BC.