The Great Dane, a giant-sized, short-haired working breed, originating in Germany, has an appearance that totally contradicts its nature. Behind its tall, mighty, well-muscled stature lay a dignified, affectionate, elegant dog, absolutely living up to his nick name “Gentle Giant”. The Dane seems to mesmerize its owners with its striking personality and one of my buddies was head over heels for the dog at the very first sight of it.