Inclusion of the point schedule is intended to indicate those characteristics of the Great Dane deemed most important in judging the breed; however, the dog should be judged as a unit


General Conformation - 30 points

• General Appearance - 10 points
• Color & Markings - 8 points
• Size - 5 points
• Substance - 3 points
• Condition of Coat - 4 points

Movement - 28 points

• Gait - 10 points
• Rear end (croup, legs & paws) - 10 points
• Front end (shoulders, legs and paws) - 8 points

Head - 20 points

• Head conformation - 12 points
• Teeth- 4 points
• Eyes - 4 points
• Nose - 0 points

Torso - 20 points

• Neck - 6 points
• Loin and Back - 6 points
• Chest - 4 points
• Ribs and Brisket - 4 points

Tail - 2 points