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Breed Group:
Working
Weight:
100-135
lbs
Height: male:
30-32, female: 28-30 inches
Color/ Colors:
brindle, black-masked fawn, blue, black, harlequin (white with irregular
black patches)
Coat:
The Great
Dane has a very short and thick coat, which should retain a glossy
appearance. A relatively clean dog, this breed doesn't require much coat
maintenance.
General Information:
The Great Dane, better known as a gentle giant is very sweet, affectionate,
and playful. Due to their size, they should always be supervised around
children, but is generally well mannered. This breed is a great family dog
and is a fairly good watch or guard dog, partly due to size. Known as a
gentle giant they seem intimidating but in reality are a sweet and loving
family member.
Character: This is
a very responsible and dependable breed, making him a great family pet. This
breed should be extensively trained as a puppy so they do not lean on
people, especially children, or have any behavioral problems in the future.
Temperament: His
sheer size makes this breed very intimidating, however this dog is very
gentle and loving. They can do well around other dogs, but should be
socialized to prevent them becoming dog aggressive. The Great Dane is a very
playful and loyal breed.
Care:
Combing and
brushing the short coat of this breed regularly is important for this giant
breed. Rubber brushing also does well in removing any loose hair. Keeping
nails trimmed and ears clean is also a necessary grooming duty. Bathing a
Great Dane can be difficult due to his size, but is a relatively clean dog.
Training: The
Great Dane requires a dominant handler and firm yet gentle training.
Obedience training at an early age is best, as this breed can prove very
difficult to train when full grown.
Activity: The
Great Dane should have a large sized yard and plenty of exercise room. A
very large breed, he requires very long walks regularly. It is important to
monitor the length of activity especially of the puppy dane, frequent brakes
for rest are important in protecting the joints from damage.
Ownership:
If you
are looking for Great Dane puppies for sale from reputable Great Dane
breeders or to adopt a Great Dane from a Great Dane rescue then make sure
you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you
can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the
breed information about the Great Dane puppy above. Search our dog breeds
section to find Great Dane puppies available for addition to your family.
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