Great Dane

All you need to know about Great Danes

The Great Dane is of a large shorthaired breed, about three feet tall at the shoulders and weighs about 140 lbs.  Great Danes are generally sweet, affectionate dogs and adjust well to apartment living too, as long as they get daily long walks. Great Danes are quite well with children, as long as Great Danes trained not to jump on them. Great Danes are good learners and you can teach any tricks, just need some patience and time. Great Dane can easily get alone with other pets.

The Great Dane -Origin

 "Apollo of all dogs" is the name given to the Great Dane. Dogs resembling the Great Dane are visible on Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. There are also drawing’s of the Great Dane on Egyptian monuments of about 3000 B.C. The earliest writings of dogs that resemble the Great Danes were in Chinese literature dating back to 1121 B.C. In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alan’s) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs. These dogs admired for their ability to bring down bear and wild boar. These dogs thought to have been Wolfhound mixed with old English Mastiff. With selective breeding, the Greyhound added in to create the Great Dane. Besides used as a hunter, this dog used as estate guard dogs The Great Dane got recognition in 1887. Some of the Great Dane's talents are tracking, watchdog, and carting.

The Great Dane -Description

The Great Danes are very large, elegant, and powerful dogs. The preferred height for male Great Danes is 32 inches at the shoulder, or higher. Females should stand 30 inches or taller. Show dogs are disqualifies if male Great Dane stand less than 30 inches (76 cm), or female Great Dane stand less than 28inches (71cm). Male Great Dane average weight is between 135 to 150 pounds and females fall anywhere between 120 to 135 pounds. The Great Dane comes in several colors including fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin, or mantle. Though the Great Danes are massive dogs, they should be square in proportion, with the length of the body matching the height. The Great Danes have rectangular heads. The Great Danes have high-set ears of medium size, which often cropped. If not cropped, the ears fold forward, toward the cheek. The long tail diminishes in thickness towards the end and should never crop.

The Great Dane -Temperament

The Great Dane has a good temperament, and often called a "gentle giant". Delightful and loving, the Great Danes are playful and patient with children but trained not to jump on children. They love everyone and need to be around people. The Great Dane does not bark much and only becomes aggressive when the circumstances require it. They are reliable, trustworthy, and dependable. Courageous and loyal, they are good watchdogs. The Great Dane does not stay little for long and consistent training and rules should start right from puppyhood. If you are not a firm, confident, consistent pack leader who knows how to correct the dog when he is showing signs of aggression, the dog can be dog aggressive.

The Great Dane -Grooming

The Great Danes have smooth shorthaired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristles brush and dry shampoo when necessary. Bathing The Great Dane is a difficult. The Great Dane, nails must always be trimmed. This breed is an average shedder

The Great Dane -Living Conditions

It is surprising to know that the Great Danes, a big dog can easily adjust in an apartment, if they got sufficient long walk and exercise. It is relatively inactive indoors and active outdoor. The Great Dane can adept to live in both outdoor and indoor situation. The Great Dane can easily adjust with other pets.

The Great Dane -Life Expectancy

The Great Danes average life is under 10 years, however some can live to be 12-13 years old.

The Great Dane -Health Problems

The main health problems of The Great Dane are prone to hip dysplasia, bloat, heart disease, tumors and tail injuries. The Great Danes are not advice to jog until the dog is at least one year old, but walking is necessary. The Great Dane is not a long-lived breed.

           The Great Dane is so wonderful dog, but requires special care that not everyone is qualified to give.