Great Danes are among the tallest dog breeds. Their height at the shoulder typically ranges as follows:

• Males: about 30 to 32 inches (76 to 81 cm) tall at the shoulder, with some records of exceptional individuals reaching up to 44 inches (112 cm)

• Females: about 28 to 30 inches (71 to 76 cm) tall at the shoulder

On average, Great Danes stand around 28 to 34 inches (71 to 86 cm) tall at the shoulder, with males generally larger than females

. Notably, the tallest recorded Great Dane, Zeus, stood 44 inches (111.8 cm) at the shoulder, making him the tallest dog on record

. In summary, typical adult Great Danes stand roughly 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder, with males at the higher end of that range and females slightly shorter. Exceptional individuals can be significantly taller.