What colors of Great-Danes combined would make Brown with Black spots?

You're on the right track! Great Danes with a "brindle" pattern are the ones with the brown and black spots. Here's how it works:

* Brindle: This is a specific coat pattern, not a color. It's a mix of black and tan (or brown) hairs that create the striped or spotted look.

* Colors involved:

* Black: Provides the dark base color for the spots.

* Tan or Brown: This color is mixed with the black to create the brindle pattern.

* White: While not directly involved in the brindle, white markings are common and can appear anywhere on the dog, including within the brindle pattern.

So, to summarize:

Great Danes with a brindle pattern will have a brown or tan base coat with black spots, regardless of any white markings they might have.