all about Black Great DanesCompare black Great Danes to any dog of any color, this shimmering, chiseled, muscular giant, is by far the most impressive! Truly the Apollo of all dogs.His glossy black coat reflects light like a mirror, showcasing every muscle, every movement.
Below is the AKC standard for the black Great Dane. Requirements for color conformation state, "white markings are not desirable". White is accepted in moderation on the chest and toes but be careful if you're buying a dog for showing. Less white is better and will increase your Dane's chances in the show ring.
There are many different breeding combinations that will produce black Dane puppies, other color combinations will also result. This page is focused on black so we will not get into detailed breeding discussion. Pure black Great Danes are produced by a Black/Black breeding. Blue Great Danes may also occur if one or both of their parents carry the "blue" gene. Although a pure black dog is more desirable, black Danes with slight to moderate white on the chest and toes are common. These dogs are typically a product of a Harlequin/Harlequin, or Harlequin/Black breeding. Black Great Danes may also result from a Brindle/Black or Fawn/Black breeding. However, cross breeding these colors is deemed unethical by the Great Dane Club of America Breeder's Color Code. If you are thinking about breeding Great Danes, please do your homework! There are many ways to produce badly mismarked dogs! Breeding a black Great Dane from a Brindle/Black litter, with a Black Dane from a Harlequin/Black litter would give you a "pot luck" surprise of coat colors. Not to mention possible genetic health implications and other problems. Back to the top of our black Great Danes article. 
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We all desire a pure black dog, more often than not, we find black Danes with small white areas on the chest and tips of the toes.
