: any of a breed of tall massive powerful smooth-coated dogs
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However, a Great Dane–Poodle mix like Oakley is still relatively rare, but doodle-type dogs overall are increasingly showing up in shelters.—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 The Great Dane’s time in Colorado is over, and a midfield mainstay may follow suit.—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2025 Photographer and comedian Xander DePascale became a regular after visiting with Fitz, his Great Dane.—Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025 Star, a 3-year-old Great Dane, wore a Detroit Lions David Montgomery jersey.—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Great Dane
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