Yes, heavily and unapologetically
Great Danes are among the heaviest droolers of all common breeds, and honesty matters here because the scale catches new owners out. The anatomy decides it: a Dane has a large head with loose, drooping lips and generous flews that form pockets where saliva collects continuously. Unlike a tight-lipped dog who swallows most of what he produces, a Dane simply runs out of storage, and the excess spills when he moves, lowers his head, eats, drinks, or pants. This is not a fault in individual dogs or a sign of poor breeding; it is the standard, expected condition of living with the breed, present in essentially every Dane to some degree.
The famous head shake
Every Dane owner knows the shake. Saliva that has pooled in the flews is flung outward in long strands when the dog shakes his head after a drink, after eating, or on waking, and those strands land with remarkable range: on furniture, across clothing, up walls, and occasionally on ceilings. Owners develop instincts about it, stepping back after handing over a drink. None of this is said to put you off unfairly; it is said so that the person who would be genuinely distressed by it chooses a different breed with clear eyes.
Daily drool management in a Dane household
Practical systems make the difference between coping easily and resenting the mess. Keep dedicated drool cloths in the rooms the dog uses most, because a quick wipe of the flews after drinks and meals removes much of what would otherwise be shaken across the room. Feed and water him in one place on a hard, washable floor with a large mat, since a Dane's drinking style involves submerging a big muzzle and redistributing a portion of the bowl. Choose washable throws for his furniture, hard floors over pale carpet where you can, and a car liner if he travels with you. Many owners keep a bib-style cloth for mealtimes in particularly tidy households, and most Danes accept the routine without fuss.
Skin, chins, and keeping him comfortable
Constant moisture needs a little care. Wipe the chin and flews dry after meals and drinks so saliva does not sit on the skin, and watch the lip folds and chin for redness, soreness, or a sour smell, which can mean a skin infection developing in a permanently damp crease. A Dane who develops a rash under the chin, or whose drool suddenly increases on one side, should be seen by a veterinarian, because mouth pain and skin problems both present that way. Otherwise, drool care is housekeeping rather than healthcare: towels, mats, and a relaxed attitude do nearly all the work.
How Danes compare with other droolers
At the top end of the drool scale, company includes the other loose-lipped giants, and a Dane belongs firmly in that company rather than with the moderate droolers. He will out-drool any retriever, spaniel, or shepherd by a wide margin, and his extra height adds distribution, since a strand released from a tall dog's head travels further. People sometimes hope a particular puppy will be a dry exception; while individuals vary slightly, planning for the breed's normal heavy drool is the only sensible basis for the decision. If the thought of wiping a wall occasionally makes you wince, that reaction is valuable information to act on before, not after, a very large puppy arrives.
Accepting the full package
The drool comes attached to one of the most affectionate, calm, and companionable temperaments in the dog world, and Dane devotees consider the trade overwhelmingly worth it, towels and all. The right question is not whether you can tolerate a Dane's drool in theory but whether your floors, furniture, wardrobe, and temperament can absorb it daily for the dog's whole life. Visit Dane homes, in person, before you decide; an hour on an owner's sofa teaches more than any description. For a Dane changing homes, KinsLe Transferrable Profiles document his feeding station, routines, and care needs in full, so the household receiving him can set up for the drool before he walks through the door.