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The
Great Dane
(Grand Danois) is a
breed
of
domestic dog (canis lupus familiaris) known for its giant
size and gentle personality. The breed is commonly referred to as
the "Gentle giant" and the "Apollo of all breeds" and is also called
a German Mastiff.
Great Danes are considered the tallest dog breed along with the
Irish Wolfhound. More recently, Great Danes have been in the
Guinness World Records for tallest dog. The Great Dane was named the
state dog of
Pennsylvania in 1965.
WHY
ADOPT?
Every year, millions of pets who
are unwanted, neglected or abused are turned over to
humane societies across the
nation. They may be surrendered by their owners, found at large by
animal control, or seized from abusing owners. There are more pets
surrendered than can be cared for by animal shelters and many are
destroyed when their time is up to make room for incoming animals.
It is important to ask
yourself several questions before purchasing
or adopting
a Great Dane Puppy.
Key Great Dane
Questions:
 One:
Do I have
the time to train this puppy properly so
when the adult Great Dane reaches full size
I still have control of their behavior?
Two:
Do I have
the patience to deal with the training of my
puppy with kindness and love, not anger and
physical punishment?
Three:
Do I have
a yard big enough and a fence tall enough,
or the time for daily walks and exercise
required by the Great Dane dog?
Four:
Do I have
the money required to manage unexpected
health concerns, common adult conditions,
and premium nutrition requirements?
To
see the full list of questions visit our extensive listing of
Key Great Dane Questions that you should ask
before buying a Great Dane.
 Other
things to consider:
Great Dane dogs are not toys they are
living beings. If you have children in
your family, it's necessary to show them
and teach them the importance of taking
care of the new dog, as well as loving
and respecting the new dog. This will
help your children to join in the job of
raising a dog. This teaches them how to
love and recognize the different stages
that a dog goes through during growth
and integration into the family routine.
The need for sufficient space in the
first time dog owner's home is a very
important factor. It is true that
animals usually, adapt to their living
spaces – be it a house or apartment –
but it's necessary for a pet to live
comfortably, clean, and be able to enjoy
the space that they are given. For
example, you wouldn't want to put a
Great Dane in a mini apartment since in
a year he will weigh more than 40
kilograms and his size will double. If
you do not have a garden or a park where
you can take your dog out every day, you
will want to consider getting a smaller
dog that does not need as much vigorous
exercise. The Great Dane breed
specifically needs to be able to get a
lot of fresh air and room to run around.
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