What kind of temperament and personality does the Great Dane have? I give you my honest opinions about Great Dane temperament and personality traits and characteristics – positives AND negatives – in my dog breed review, Great Dane Temperament and Personality Traits (What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em). Do crossbred or mixed breed Great Danes make good pets? Can you help me decide whether the Great Dane is the best breed for me?Honestly, male Great Danes have pros and cons, and female Great Danes have pros and cons. Visit Male Dogs versus Female Dogs There's an adorable Great Dane puppy at the pet shop. There are no responsible Great Dane breeders who would ever place one of their Great Dane puppies in a pet shop for resale. How do I find a good Great Dane breeder?The sad truth is that the vast majority of people offering Great Dane puppies for sale are unknowledgeable, irresponsible, completely clueless – or all of the above. How do I pick the best Great Dane puppy from a litter?

How do I find Great Danes for adoption? You can find Great Danes available for adoption from dog rescue groups or from the animal shelter. I just got a new Great Dane. What's a good training schedule for training Great Dane puppies? Here's the puppy training schedule I use for Great Danes: Puppy Training Schedule. How do I housebreak my Great Dane? The key to housebreaking your Great Dane is confinement, confinement, confinement. My Great Dane has some behavior problems I'd like to solve. What's the best dog food for Great Danes? I have to take my Great Dane to the vet soon for shots. Please don't get any more shots for your Great Dane until you've read my article on Puppy Shots and Dog Vaccinations. What are the pros and cons of spaying and neutering my Great Dane, and when should it be done? I have a question about Great Danes that I don't see answered on your web site. Visit Our page of Creative Gifts and Accessories for Dog Lovers

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A Great Dane is one of the giant breeds, and that cute little puppy is going to grow and grow and grow. Are you ready for a puppy that can literally chew holes in the wall and steal food off your kitchen counter�without standing on its hind legs? Are you prepared to deal with gastric torsion ("bloat") and other potentially serious and costly health problems? you have time to socialize and train your "gentle giant" so it will be a good companion and good citizen? Before you buy a Great Dane, take time to be sure it is the right addition to your home and your family. The Great Dane is not the dog for everyone. given the right owner, the Great Dane is the most rewarding of How big do Great Danes get? The standard set for the breed by the Great Dane Club of America requires female Great Danes to be at least 28 inches tall at the shoulder and males to be at least 30 inches but most Great Danes will be taller than this. may be 34 to 36 inches tall and a female 31 to 33 inches.

Weight may be 120-170 What is the temperament of the Great Dane? Great Danes are people oriented, wanting to please and be with theirThey need to be socialized so they are comfortable around different people and other dogs, and they should receive basic obedience training. Are Great Danes good with children? Great Danes can be wonderful with children. But keep in mind that a six month old pup will outweigh a six year old child! A playful Dane puppy can knock down a small child in fun and a wagging tail or paw can be on the same level as aIf you have not raised a giant breed before and you have young children, you should think carefully before you acquire a Dane puppy. What colors do they come in? The official standard set by the Great Dane Club of America and approved by the AKC recognizes six colors:Fawn-yellow gold with a black maskBrindle-yellow gold base with strong black cross stripes, black mask preferredHarlequin-White base color with black "torn patches."

should not be so large as to give the impression of a blanket nor so small as to give a stippled or dappled effect.Mantle-Black and white with a solid black blanket extending over theblack skull with white muzzle; white chest, white on part or whole of forelegs and hind legs; Any Great Dane which does not fall within the above color classifications must be disqualified from the show ring. Sometimes miscolored Danes are advertised as valuable, rare colors. These dogs may make wonderful companions and pets but they cannot be shown and they fall outside the colors recognized by the Great Dane standard. This mantle puppy's ears have been cropped and taped so they will stand erect when the dog is older. Puppies weigh about from half a pound to a pound and a half when born. puppies should weigh 12 to 15 pounds and be gaining about 3 pounds a week. A five-month-old male puppy taking a nap. While Great Danes traditionally have their ears cropped, whether or not to

crop is a matter of personal preference. Both cropped and natural eared dogs mayIf a puppy is cropped, this is usually done between seven and eightThe cropped ears require regular care if they are to stand properly when the dog is older. How much exercise do they need? While Great Danes need exercise in order to be happy and healthy, they do not require the amount of exercise that sporting or hound breeds typically require. Great Danes and other giant breeds grow quickly and the quality of food is very important, especially for puppies. Do not overfeed a growing Dane. puppy that consumes too many calories is more vulnerable to bone problems. not supplement your dog with calcium. What kind of health problems do Great Danes have? Great Danes may suffer from a variety of health problems, including cardiomyopathy and other heart diseases, gastric torsion (bloat), hip displasia, thyroid disorders, and bone cancer. Reputable breeders will stand behind the

health of their puppies and many will screen their breeding stock to try to eliminate as many problems as possible. However, even if a dog�s parents have been tested and found to have normal hips, hearts, eyes, thyroid function, etc., puppies may still develop these or other problems. When a large dog such as a Great Dane requires medical attention, it can be expensive. doses of medication than small dogs, and surgery for something like bloat can cost several thousand dollars. How can I tell if my dog is a good show prospect? First, you need to be sure that you dog does not have any faults that disqualify it under the breed standard. But lack of such serious faults does not in itself make a good show prospect. The dog must also have many good qualities so that it comes close to meeting the ideal Great Dane as described in theNo dog is ever perfect and judging dogs involves personal opinion andA reputable breeder will tell you if a puppy is likely to be a show