{"id":105308,"date":"2022-04-22T12:38:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:38:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:54","slug":"what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the rarest Great Dane color?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_is_the_rarest_Great_Dane_color\" title=\"What is the rarest Great Dane color?\">What is the rarest Great Dane color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_does_a_Great_Dane_cost\" title=\"What does a Great Dane cost?\">What does a Great Dane cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_is_the_rarest_Great_Dane_breed\" title=\"What is the rarest Great Dane breed?\">What is the rarest Great Dane breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_two_dogs_were_bred_to_make_a_Great_Dane\" title=\"What two dogs were bred to make a Great Dane?\">What two dogs were bred to make a Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Which_is_the_best_Great_Dane_colors\" title=\"Which is the best Great Dane colors?\">Which is the best Great Dane colors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Are_Merle_Great_Danes_rare\" title=\"Are Merle Great Danes rare?\">Are Merle Great Danes rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Are_Harlequin_Great_Danes_rare\" title=\"Are Harlequin Great Danes rare?\">Are Harlequin Great Danes rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Can_Great_Danes_Be_Blue\" title=\"Can Great Danes Be Blue?\">Can Great Danes Be Blue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#How_expensive_is_a_Great_Dane\" title=\"How expensive is a Great Dane?\">How expensive is a Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Is_a_Great_Dane_a_good_house_pet\" title=\"Is a Great Dane a good house pet?\">Is a Great Dane a good house pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_is_the_rarest_type_of_Great_Dane\" title=\"What is the rarest type of Great Dane?\">What is the rarest type of Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_2_breeds_Make_a_Great_Dane\" title=\"What 2 breeds Make a Great Dane?\">What 2 breeds Make a Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_breeds_created_the_Great_Dane\" title=\"What breeds created the Great Dane?\">What breeds created the Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#How_did_the_Great_Dane_originate\" title=\"How did the Great Dane originate?\">How did the Great Dane originate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_is_the_cheapest_color_Great_Dane\" title=\"What is the cheapest color Great Dane?\">What is the cheapest color Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Whats_the_difference_between_merle_and_Harlequin\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between merle and Harlequin?\">What&#8217;s the difference between merle and Harlequin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Are_merle_Great_Danes_rare\" title=\"Are merle Great Danes rare?\">Are merle Great Danes rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#How_much_is_a_merle_Great_Dane\" title=\"How much is a merle Great Dane?\">How much is a merle Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Is_a_Blue_Merle_Great_Dane_rare\" title=\"Is a Blue Merle Great Dane rare?\">Is a Blue Merle Great Dane rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_is_the_rarest_Great_Dane\" title=\"What is the rarest Great Dane?\">What is the rarest Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#How_much_is_a_harlequin_Great_Dane\" title=\"How much is a harlequin Great Dane?\">How much is a harlequin Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_makes_a_harlequin_Great_Dane\" title=\"What makes a harlequin Great Dane?\">What makes a harlequin Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_of_Great_Dane\" title=\"What is the rarest color of Great Dane?\">What is the rarest color of Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#Is_there_a_blue_harlequin_Great_Dane\" title=\"Is there a blue harlequin Great Dane?\">Is there a blue harlequin Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-rarest-great-dane-color-3\/#How_do_you_get_a_blue_Great_Dane\" title=\"How do you get a blue Great Dane?\">How do you get a blue Great Dane?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Great_Dane_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest Great Dane color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest color a Great Dane can come in is <b>white. This is due to the color causing health problems for the pup. The most expensive gentle giant you can get is the harlequin. This is another that&#8217;s a popular color and easily recognizable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_Great_Dane_cost\"><\/span>What does a Great Dane cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you purchase a Dane from a breeder, expect to pay <b>between $1800 and $3000 depending on whether a companion or show dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Great_Dane_breed\"><\/span>What is the rarest Great Dane breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>White Dane. White Great Danes are extremely prone to genetic defects, and usually, their white pigmentation is the result of certain genetic abnormalities and faulty breeding. White Danes are a by-product of Merle-to-Merle mating. White is the rarest of all the different colors of The Great Dane.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_dogs_were_bred_to_make_a_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What two dogs were bred to make a Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Great Dane is huge, and that&#8217;s no accident. Most agree that his pedigree is a combination of <b>English Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound, though we do know what the Great Dane is a very old breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_best_Great_Dane_colors\"><\/span>Which is the best Great Dane colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best color to get in a Great Dane is <b>fawn. Of course, a color is just that  a color. There are other things to look for in a Great Dane when choosing your best friend to bring home. Fawn is one of the most popular colors as well as the most common.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Merle_Great_Danes_rare\"><\/span>Are Merle Great Danes rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeding of any color Dane that has been color crossed can produced a variety of merle colors. TIP: Important! <b>None of these colors are rare and YOU should not pay extra for a merle. Some unscrupulous breeders intentionally produce merles to cash in on the uneducated Dane buyer!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Harlequin_Great_Danes_rare\"><\/span>Are Harlequin Great Danes rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned above, perhaps one of the most impressive things about the Harlequin Great Dane is that it is one of the most difficult colors to perfect in the breed, and <b>can be one of the rarest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Great_Danes_Be_Blue\"><\/span>Can Great Danes Be Blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They come in several shades of blue.<\/b> Blue Great Danes come in several different shades, including charcoal-blue, steel blue, slate, and a pale-bluish color.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_a_Great_Dane\"><\/span>How expensive is a Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After researching various online sources, the average price of a puppy from a responsible breeder is <b>between $1,000 and $1,500. However, the price of some puppies may fall as low as $600, and others may cost more than $3,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Great_Dane_a_good_house_pet\"><\/span>Is a Great Dane a good house pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Great Danes are great family pets that can do well in the right environments, as long as they have enough space to move around. While they can be protective and somewhat stubborn, Danes can do well with most families that have had dogs before.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_type_of_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What is the rarest type of Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Is the Rarest Great Dane Color? <b>White is the rarest Great Dane Color. When Dane puppies possess two Merle Genes, they are usually completely white in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_2_breeds_Make_a_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What 2 breeds Make a Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned above, perhaps one of the most impressive things about the Harlequin Great Dane is that it is one of the most difficult colors to perfect in the breed, and <b>can be one of the rarest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_created_the_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What breeds created the Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History of the Great Dane Great Danes originated in Germany, although some believe the breed has ancient origins. They most likely emerged from the <b>English Mastiff and Irish wolfhound. Despite having Dane in its name, the breed was actually developed in Germany as a boar hunter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_the_Great_Dane_originate\"><\/span>How did the Great Dane originate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Great Dane Mixed Breeds  Gentle Giants In Great Variety!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Bull Dane: American Bulldog x Great Dane.  <\/li>\n<li>American Foxy Dane: Great Dane x American Foxhound.  <\/li>\n<li>Boxdane: Great Dane x Boxer.  <\/li>\n<li>Daniff: Great Dane x Mastiff.  <\/li>\n<li>Doberdane: Great Dane x Doberman.  <\/li>\n<li>Great Bernard: Great Dane x Saint Bernard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_color_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What is the cheapest color Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Great Danes that have a coat color different to one of these, such as <b>merle, will often be cheaper. At the moment the harlequin coat is the most popular color, so they are the most expensive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_merle_and_Harlequin\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between merle and Harlequin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s the difference between harlequin and merle? <b>Harlequin dogs have white between the darker patches of merle. Merle dogs often look marbled. They have grey coloration alongside black spots. Harlequin dogs also have the merle gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_merle_Great_Danes_rare\"><\/span>Are merle Great Danes rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeding of any color Dane that has been color crossed can produced a variety of merle colors. TIP: Important! <b>None of these colors are rare and YOU should not pay extra for a merle. Some unscrupulous breeders intentionally produce merles to cash in on the uneducated Dane buyer!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_merle_Great_Dane\"><\/span>How much is a merle Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest color a Great Dane can come in is <b>white. This is due to the color causing health problems for the pup. The most expensive gentle giant you can get is the harlequin. This is another that&#8217;s a popular color and easily recognizable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Blue_Merle_Great_Dane_rare\"><\/span>Is a Blue Merle Great Dane rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A great dane&#8217;s price can range from <b>$600 up to $3,000. The exact price will depend on the breeder and the puppy&#8217;s pedigree. A pedigree dog is one whose lineage has been recorded, proving that it&#8217;s purebred. There is a huge difference in price between show quality dogs and dogs that are mainly bred as pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What is the rarest Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest color a Great Dane can come in is <b>white. This is due to the color causing health problems for the pup. The most expensive gentle giant you can get is the harlequin. This is another that&#8217;s a popular color and easily recognizable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_harlequin_Great_Dane\"><\/span>How much is a harlequin Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Is the Rarest Great Dane Color? <b>White is the rarest Great Dane Color. When Dane puppies possess two Merle Genes, they are usually completely white in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_harlequin_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What makes a harlequin Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A great dane&#8217;s price can range from <b>$600 up to $3,000. The exact price will depend on the breeder and the puppy&#8217;s pedigree. A pedigree dog is one whose lineage has been recorded, proving that it&#8217;s purebred. There is a huge difference in price between show quality dogs and dogs that are mainly bred as pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_of_Great_Dane\"><\/span>What is the rarest color of Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest color a Great Dane can come in is <b>white. This is due to the color causing health problems for the pup. The most expensive gentle giant you can get is the harlequin. This is another that&#8217;s a popular color and easily recognizable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_blue_harlequin_Great_Dane\"><\/span>Is there a blue harlequin Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The blue harlequin Great Dane holds an appearance of a Great Dane with a white base coat color covered with blue patches. The blue markings or patches are steel blue, which is the main difference between a pure harlequin Great Dane&#8217;s markings which are black in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_blue_Great_Dane\"><\/span>How do you get a blue Great Dane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The genetic key to blue Great Dane breeding is that <b>both parents must carry the recessive blue gene. A black\/black breeding will typically produce either blue, or black puppies if the blue gene is carried by either parent.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the rarest Great Dane color?What does a Great Dane cost?What is the rarest Great Dane breed?What two dogs were bred to make a Great Dane?Which is the best Great Dane colors?Are Merle Great Danes rare?Are Harlequin Great Danes rare?Can Great Danes Be Blue?How expensive is a Great Dane?Is a Great&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105308"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105308\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}