Not to be confused with the Dalmatian.
The Great Dane (German: Deutsche Dogge) is a breed of dog introduced in Nintendogs + Cats. The Great Danes in Nintendogs + Cats are very fast and perfect for disc competitions and lure coursing. The breed is also known in German as Deutsche Dogge, but it keeps its name in Danish.
Breed Description[]
Great Danes are a powerful, active working breed-- one of the largest in the dog world, in fact. They were bred by German nobility to hunt large, dangerous predators such as boars and bears.
Despite its intimidating stature, the Great Dane is a gentle companion dog, and is especially protective of young children.
In-Game Description[]

Official artwork of the Great Dane
- Nintendogs + Cats:
(NTSC): "This proud German breed is known for its massive size and powerful, muscular frame."
(PAL): "This dignified German breed is known for its massive size and powerful, muscular frame."
Unlocking the Breed[]
Nintendogs + Cats[]
Version | |
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Toy Poodle & New Friends | Obtain 600 Owner Points Play for 5 days in a row |
Golden Retriever & New Friends | Starter Breed |
French Bulldog & New Friends | Obtain 7,400 Owner Points Play for 25 days in a row |
In Nintendogs + Cats[]
The Great Dane has three color options: Mantle, Harlequin, and Fawn.
If the player chooses "Surprise Me" they may also find:
- a pure white Great Dane
- a white Great Dane with brown spots
Neighbors[]
Neighbor Kate & her Great Dane Buddy
- Buddy/Tico, owned by Kate/Paula
- Dudley/Bandit, owned by Cody/Thomas (Contests only)