the dog itself is a Great Dane. Plural (more than one) it is Great Danes.
The Danes originated in Denmark.
"Great Dane" is the English translation of this breed's French name - grand Danois - which means "big Danish". No one knows where the "dane" part came from cuz great danes are not danish.
His dad's name was John Shakespeare and his mum's name was Mary Arden.
I think it has something to do with him being a soldier in the war for halla.