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An
Illustrated Standard And Guide for the Evaluation of the
Great Dane
This booklet has been prepared by The Great Dane Club of
America to assist fanciers, breeders and judges in their
assessment and understanding of desired Great Dane type.
Nothing in the discussions or illustrations contained
herein should be construed as altering or contradicting
the provisions of the Official Standard for the Great
Dane adopted by this Club and approved by The American
Kennel Club. It is rather to be considered as a
supplement to, and expansion on, the Official Standard.
The
reader should remember that the Official Standard
describes the ideal Great Dane. In the following
commentary we discuss common deviations from that ideal,
and the relative importance to be placed on such
deviations in the overall evaluation of an individual
specimen of the breed.
Any
deviation from the Official Standard should be penalized
to the extent of the deviation, keeping in mind the
extent to which such deviation affects the structural
function of the working dog and the aesthetic appearance
of the overall dog. The dog should be judged as a whole,
balancing his positive qualities with his faults and
giving due consideration to those areas in which he may
excel.
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