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Disclaimers General Description How big is a Great Dane really? When is a Dane full grown? How much does a Dane eat? What kind of diet is required? How much exercise does a Dane need? What are the grooming requirements? How much room does a Dane need? Where should I keep a Dane? Are Danes good with children? Are they good watchdogs? What is the average lifespan of a Dane? What are the common health problems with Danes? General Health Mainenance History of the Great Dane What colors do Danes come in?
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The following information is intended to provide answers to some of the common questions typically asked about the Great Dane. It is based largely on my own personal experience of owning a Great Dane (two years so far) as well as comments from others who have been involved in the breed for far longer. I have also referred to the following books: The Complete Dog Book Publication of the American Kennel Club The Great Dane by Anna Katharine Nichols. Please remember that the information contained herin is general and based upon personal experiences. There are always exceptions. While I have attempted to remain objective it will probably become obvious that I greatly admire and love this breed. (Return to Table of Contents)
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General Description
The Great Dane is one of the giant breed of dogs. They are tall and well muscled without being heavy. Their appearance is often described as aristocratic or majestic. Part of the AKC standard reads as follows: "The Great Dane combines in its distinguished appearance dignity, strength and elegance with great size and a powerful, well-formed, smoothly muscled body. He ... must be well balanced ... and is always a unit - the Apollo of dogs. He must be spirited and courageous - never timid. He is friendly and dependable." (Return to Table of Contents)
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a day between 4 to 6 months. For much more information on feeding considerations for Great Danes, see the (Return to Table of Contents)
How much room does a Dane need? Where should I keep a Dane?
It is recommended that Great Danes be kept indoors. This is both because of their short hair coat and their disposition. Danes can handle a kennel situation if it is run right and they receive enough attention but really thrive indoors with the family. A Dane should never be left continually outside in the yard (you will have a sick, neurotic dog). Danes are definately part of the family. This does not mean that Danes need constant attention. They can be left in a fenced yard for a sunny afternoon, will curl up at your feet at night, or can be crated at night just as long as they are with you. Many Danes will sleep in another room, especially if there are more than one of them, but of course prefer to be with a member of the family. (I am sure there are many experiences which will prove exceptions to these statements from others but this is my opinion as to what makes a happy Dane!) By the way the crate size for a male Great Dane is 28 inches wide by 36 inches tall by 48 inches long and this is not too big! One other point about this breed is that some individuals do drool (like any giant breed). This is usually only when they are exercising or otherwise overheated. (Return to Table of Contents)
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between a doorbell on TV and a real one -grin- ). Of course people think twice before entering a house where the dog is looking back through the peephole at them - grin again-. The Danes I have known also seem to be able to easily distinguish between those you readily accept into the house and those you don't. And if you have done your job and trained them to leave people alone they are more than happy to lay down somewhere in the room and leave your guests alone AFTER they have said hello! (and provided the person is not a previous wrestling buddy!). (Return to Table of Contents)
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surgery. (I have kept out the rest of the treatment section because of the age of this article. If you need more information I suggest you contact your vet to get the latest research results). In the conclustion the author states that CVMMS is not a hopeless condition as some have thought but all of the treatments are not successful. Selective breeding is strongly encouraged and oversupplementation (overfeeding) is strongly discouraged. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is "okay" but should be on the advice of a veterinarian. Additional calcium and phosphorus supplementation, except in the lactating bitch, is also strongly discouraged. (Return to Table of Contents)
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