Coat and Color: Short hair in brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin white with black patches , or mantle black and white. Great Danes originated in Germany although some believe the breed has ancient origins. They most likely emerged from the English Mastiff and Irish wolfhound. Despite "Dane" in its name, the breed was developed in Germany as a boar hunter.
The powerful boar required a similarly powerful dog for holding the prey until the hunter arrived. Over time, the breed was no longer considered a hunting dog but became more known as a watchdog and companion.
German breeders aimed to make them much less aggressive and this led to their gentle dispositions most common today.
Great Danes appeared in the United States in the late s and have become gradually more popular over time. Great Danes top the list of the Guinness World Records for the world's tallest dog. A recent record holder is Zeus at 44 inches. In popular culture, the cartoon Scooby-Doo and comic-strip character Marmaduke are both Danes.
Great Danes have a short, thick coat that typically needs nothing more than routine grooming with weekly brushing. They shed especially heavy during the spring and fall. Great Danes need to bathe routinely, usually once or twice a month. Danes with natural floppy ears should have routine ear checks and cleanings. While some people prefer to surgically crop the ears, this practice is becoming less common and is actually banned in some countries. You should trim your dog's nails every couple of weeks to keep them healthy and from splitting or tearing.
In order to maintain good oral hygiene, brush your dog's teeth at least a few times per week. This will help prevent gum disease. Proper training and socialization are absolutely essential for the Great Dane. The giant size of this breed makes it very difficult to manage if not properly trained.
These dogs do not realize their large size, so careful attention should be placed upon prevention of jumping, leaning, and leash pulling. Great Danes are playful and energetic when young. To keep their growing bones and joints healthy, don't allow them to jump and don't take them running until they are at least 18 months old. As they age, most of these dogs have moderate energy levels.
Routine exercise , such as daily walks, can help keep your dog fit and healthy. They can play in a fenced yard—they aren't prone to fence jumping. They are easy to housetrain and prefer to be indoors with the family rather than alone in the yard. Crate training with a Dane-sized crate is recommended by many dog experts. As with all dogs, make sure to socialize your Great Dane from an early age so he will be trusting and comfortable with new people and situations.
As social dogs, Great Danes prefer to spend time around humans and other animals rather than in solitude. A large, fenced-in yard will let them comfortably stretch their lumbering legs as desired. But as long as they get the exercise they need we're talking two or three walks each day , a big yard isn't a dealbreaker. In fact, it's possible for a Great Dane to get too much of a workout. The dogs grow so rapidly that, according to the Great Dane Lovers Association of Western Australia , owners should wait until their pup is 18 months old to take him hiking or jogging to preserve the his growing joints.
I see them on a couch a lot of the time. Great Danes are big. And because of their sheer size, caring for them can get expensive. They eat more food than smaller dogs and, if taking medication , require larger doses as well. If they need surgery, they also need more anesthesia, which can raise the cost. Their smooth, short coat might be low-maintenance when it comes to grooming , but Great Danes will shed occasionally throughout the year which, given their size, can be a lot of hair.
Typically, the most shedding happens in spring as weather gets warmer. To help control shedding, owners should consider brushing the dog weekly throughout the year and daily when seasonal shedding sets in.
Baths are needed occasionally, and nails should be trimmed regularly. And fastidious home dwellers take note: Yes, Great Danes drool. A lot. Training and socializing these dogs while they're young and when you're bigger than them is vital. Great Danes enjoy being around people and other animals, and with their eager-to-please nature, they tend to respond well to consistent positive reinforcement training. Like with most large dog breeds , the Great Dane can be prone to a number of health issues.
The Great Dane lifespan is relatively short at, 7—10 years. The biggest risk they face, Derse says, is gastric dilatation-volvulus GDV , or bloat , a life-threatening condition that occurs when the dog's stomach fills with air and twists or flips, pressuring other organs.
Bloat can be prevented by a surgery called gastropexy, in which the side of their stomach is attached to the abdomen wall so it can't flip.
Derse tells all Great Danes owners to have the procedure done early on. In addition, this breed is more likely to suffer from heart disease and eye conditions , autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and hip dysplasia. Great Dane owners should seek advice from their veterinarian about measures they can take to reduce risks and improve their dog's health.
The "Dane" part of the name can be confusing, but the breed has German, not Danish, origins. In his own motherland, he's referred to as the Deutsche or German dog. Though bred to be boar hounds and guard dogs for estates and carriages, by the late s German noblemen were breeding them as pets.
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