Read About Great Danes

Great Dane Dogs - Facts

1. AKC Group:

   The Great Dane is part of the working group.

2. Size & Weight:

   The average dog is 30-34 inches and weighs 120-200 pounds.

3. Coat:

   The Great Dane coat is short, dense and sleek.

4. Head & Muzzle:

   The Great Dane head is rectangular in shape. The muzzle is straight and is parallel to the skull.

5. Body:

   The Great Dane has a tall and a powerful look with well toned muscles.

6. Colors:

   The Great Dane comes in a variety of colors; fawn, brindle, black, blue, mantle harlequin and sometimes Merle.

7. Life Expectancy:

   The life expectancy of the Great Dane is 8 to 10 years.

8. Popularity:

   Great Danes are not a popular breed.

9. Habitat:

   The Great Dane can fit nicely inside a house or apartment.

Great Danes - Origins

1. Country of Origin:

   This breed originated in Germany.

2. Lineage:

   The Great Dane was crossed with the ancient Mastiff and the Irish wolfhound.

3. Date Admitted to AKC:

   The Great Dane was admitted to the American Kennel Club in 1887.

4. Historical Information:

   Germans developed Great Danes. It was originally from the boarhounds that use to hunt boar in the Middle Ages.

Great Danes - Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease:

   The Great Dane dog is very intelligent and can be trained easily. It is essential to have positive attitude when you train them, as they are sensitive.

   1. Temperament:

      The Great Danes is a gentle dog and is very affectionate. It loves to be around people. They are very loyal and trustworthy.

   2. Child Friendly:

      Great Danes are happy to be with children, but should be supervised.

   3. Behavior:

      The Great Danes are quite gentle in its nature. Normally, Great Danes are very loyal to their master and family. They are very composed, with surprising alertness and force on the chase. Great Danes are independent in nature and need to be trained for discipline to be an ideal house pet.

   4. Habits:

      Great Danes are quite alert when it comes to security. They are energetic and will play for hours if given the opportunity. These dogs enjoy being with people.

Great Danes - Concerns

1. Health Issues:

   The main health is they are prone to bloat. Some may develop genetic heart problems.

2. Feeding:

   The Great Dane is quite energetic; hence they need lot of rich nutrients in their diet. It is essential to give 2-4 meals in a day.

3. Exercise Needs:

   You need to make Great Danes do lot of exercise. It is essential for them to take for a long walk.

4. Grooming Needs:

   Great Danes do not require much grooming. They just need to be combed or brushed and occasionally use dry shampoo. It is recommended to keep their nails trimmed.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Although they are huge in size they can easily be kept in a house or an apartment. A six foot fence is recommended for a backyard.

6. Travel Needs:

   Great Danes need a big space if you take them for travel.

7. Getting Along With Other Pets:

   Great Danes have no problem getting along with the other pets and are quite friendly with them. With some small pets, they should be supervised.

Great Danes - How to Choose

1. What to look for in a Healthy Puppy:

   Make sure you go for a well-built Great Dane. They should have a muscular and strong body.

2. What you will need for a New Puppy:

   A large, properly fenced space is a main essential.

3. Puppy-Proofing your House:

   Keep your home things at a height, due to the Great Dane's build, they can easily access things.

4. How to make your New Puppy Feel at Home:

   They should be given lot of open space to play and have fun.