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Great Danes are the giant of all dogs.
They are lively, gentle, strong, noble, and calm. Great Danes were
bred to hunt large game. These
gentle giants can live to be 6-10 years old. |
| Males usually
weigh around 150 lbs. and females usually weigh 100-120 lbs. These
dogs are around 28-30+ inches tall. They make great watchdogs and
can stay and sleep outside provided they have adequate living conditions. |
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The Great Dane does
shed. Minimal grooming is necessary. You can use a bristle
brush followed by a soft cloth to keep their coat shiny. |
| The colors you can expect when
picking you dog are black, blue, fawn, brindle, and harlequin (black and
white). Their coat is short and smooth. The ears may be
cropped or left alone. |
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Great Danes need daily exercise.
Danes love to romp in your backyard. If you don't want your dogs to
run away, your fence must be at least 6 feet tall. |
| Some hereditary diseases of
Great Danes are hyp displasia (poor development of the hip joints), heart
disease, and von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder).
Another possible health concern is bloat. Bloat is caused when the
Dane eats on the floor. The hunched over position creates air in the
stomach, which causes the stomach to flip, constricting blood vessels. If
this is not treated by immediate surgery the Dane could die. Some of
these diseases can be detected by regular veterinary check-ups and
testing. |
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