Skip to main content
← Back to Breed Library
🐕

Great Dane

giant

Gentle giants known for their affectionate nature and impressive size.

Keep lineage notes tidy with GenogramCraft right alongside your growth tracking.

Adult Weight
110-175 lbs
Lifespan
7-10 years
Temperament
Friendly, Patient, Dependable
Exercise
30-45 minutes of low-impact exercise daily
Energy Level
Trainability
Shedding
Family Friendly

Growth Chart

Track Your Puppy

Loading growth chart...
AgeWeight RangeAverage
0 weeks
0 months
0 - 0 lbs0 lbs
4 weeks
0 months
14 - 22 lbs18 lbs
8 weeks
1 month
27 - 43 lbs35 lbs
12 weeks
2 months
41 - 65 lbs53 lbs
16 weeks
3 months
54 - 86 lbs70 lbs
20 weeks
4 months
68 - 108 lbs88 lbs
24 weeks
5 months
81 - 129 lbs105 lbs
28 weeks
6 months
90 - 143 lbs116 lbs
32 weeks
7 months
93 - 148 lbs121 lbs
36 weeks
8 months
96 - 153 lbs125 lbs
40 weeks
9 months
100 - 159 lbs129 lbs
44 weeks
10 months
103 - 164 lbs134 lbs
48 weeks
11 months
107 - 170 lbs138 lbs
52 weeks
12 months
110 - 175 lbs143 lbs

Developmental Milestones

0-2 weeks

Physical Development
Eyes and ears closed, depends on mother
Behavioral Development
Limited movement, nursing

2-4 weeks

Physical Development
Eyes and ears open, teeth begin to emerge
Behavioral Development
Starts walking, exploring

4-8 weeks

Physical Development
Weaning begins, rapid growth
Behavioral Development
Socialization with littermates, play behavior

8-12 weeks

Physical Development
Baby teeth fully in, growth continues
Behavioral Development
Critical socialization period, fear imprint period

3-6 months

Physical Development
Adult teeth coming in, puberty begins
Behavioral Development
Testing boundaries, second fear period

6-12 months

Physical Development
Sexual maturity, growth slowing
Behavioral Development
Adolescence, energy peaks

12-18 months

Physical Development
Reaches adult size, growth plates close
Behavioral Development
Mental maturity developing

Age Progression Gallery

See how Great Danes develop from puppies to adults

🐶
8 Weeks

Puppy - Early socialization stage

🐕
3 Months

Growing fast - Learning phase

🐕
6 Months

Adolescent - Energetic stage

🐕
Adult

Full grown - Mature and stable

Note: Photos shown are representative placeholders. Individual dogs may vary in appearance based on genetics, diet, and care.

Care Requirements

Grooming

Low – weekly brushing

Exercise

30-45 minutes of low-impact exercise daily

Common Health Issues

  • • Bloat
  • • Cardiomyopathy
  • • Hip dysplasia