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The Great Dane, as its name implies, originally came from Denmark. It has been known in England for over two hundred years, being used in the 17th century for drawing carts in the streets. The breed is popular in other Continental countries, including France and Germany, where it bears the same name and was used for hunting the boar. It is curious to note that in Germany especially there is a distinct preference for the cropped-ear type, and many very fine specimens have been introduced into England from Germany to improve the stock.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 11 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
People who find the behaviour of small dogs irritating to the nerves will always admire the unhurried dignity and poise of the Great Dane, the most popular of all large dogs. He is a descendant of the great Continental hunting dogs which were used to chase the boar. Great Danes are bred in five colours, and the harlequins as shown here are a striking variety. They are the best of the big dogs in respect of friendship.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 3 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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One of the giants amongst domestic dogs is the Great Dane or German Boarhound, probably unsurpassed for his immense strength, combined with activity and elegance of outline. In his native country his ears are cropped, but ear cutting in Great Britain is now abolished and so imported specimens with cropped ears cannot be exhibited for competition. He is valuable as a guard, and although he experienced a set-back during the war, he is now regaining his popularity. Colours Brindle, fawn, blue, black and harlequins.
1925 DOGS - No 11 in a series of 50, issued by Players
Though now classified as a non-sporting breed the Great Dane or Boarhound was used for hunting wolves, stags and boars. It is possibly one of the oldest breeds known, for wall paintings on Egyptian tombs depict dogs of this type. The custom of cropping the ears was forbidden by the Kennel Club in 1895. The colours are brindle, yellow or orange ground striped with black; fawn, varying from light buff to deep orange; blue, varying from light grey to deep slate; black; and harlequin, pure white ground with black or blue patches.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 15 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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One of the most imposing of all dogs, with great intelligence and dash. Head long, with flat skull, powerful square muzzle and level mouth. Ears small with tips falling forward. Neck clean, strong and well arched. Shoulders muscular, but not too heavy. Forelegs straight and well boned. Feet cat-like and toes well arched. Back very strong with slightly arched loin. Body deep, drawn up in belly and well ribbed. Hindquarters and thighs very strong and muscular. Tail thick at root, tapering. Coat short, dense and sleek. Colour: brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin (jagged black or blue patches on white ground). Minimum height for dogs 30 inches; for bitches 28 inches.
1937 DOGS - No 16 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
The Great Dane or German Boarhound is of ancient origin, and in earlier times was used both as a house dog and a hunter. No German castle was considered complete without one or more of these powerful and imposing dogs. The Great Dane is a giant amongst do- mestic dogs, and is probably unsurpassed for his immense strength, combined with activity and elegance of outline. He is a valuable and intelligent guard, and although he ex- perienced a setback during the War, he is now regaining his popularity. Colours: brindle, fawn, blue, black and harlequin. Height: dogs about 30-32 in. Weight: about 120-130 Ib., bitches rather less.
1931 DOGS - No 14 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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