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Great Dane Information
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The Great Dane originated in Germany. They were most likely the result of a cross between the Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound. The original purpose for the breed was to hunt wild boar and serve as a guard dog.
Great Danes are very large dogs and not a breed for everyone. Though they generally adore children, they are very large dogs and can accidentally knock a small child over without intending to do so. They also have great strength and will require an owner who is suited to handle such a large animal.
Socialization is extremely important with Great Danes. Remember, this is going to be a huge dog when fully grown and you want him to be a very well adjusted dog- introducing him to various people and other animals in his youth will help assure that he will not become aggressive towards friendly strangers or go after another dog unprovoked. If you feel that there may come a time in the dogs life when you will need to have him boarded in a kennel, give it a "trial run" for a few hours a day (day care) several times prior to actually boarding to help him get better acquainted with the staff that will be caring for him in your absence. This will ease any stress that may come from being away from his environment.
Danes are a very 'leggy' breed, and even though you are dealing with a massive dog, those legs are going to need protected. When your Dane is young, do not let him do any wild jumping as this could damage the hips and other joints. Also be sure to help him avoid slick surfaces such as tile floors and icy concrete- damaging the legs when young can cause your dog to have a lifetime of problems. Once your Great Dane is older, leg/joint care still needs to be a priority.
Obviously, the Great Dane is a huge dog. Be sure to be prepared for what you're getting into when you bring this breed into your home. When owning a Dane, there will be more than one time during the dogs life that you will have to wipe drool from the ceiling- if they have drool on them and shake their head, it is going to get splattered everywhere.
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Great Danes are not "outside dogs" and should never be kept out for long periods of time unattended. They love to be with their family at all times, and do not have the coat that is needed to live outdoors.
Males shouldn't be less than 30 inches at the shoulders and it is preferable that they are 32 inches or more, as long as the dog is well proportioned. Females should be no less than 28 inches at the shoulders, but 30 is preferable.
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Great Danes do not have docked tails, but some do have cropped ears. Ear cropping is a personal preference and is typically performed by a veterinarian at 6-9 weeks of age.
Though owning a giant breed can be a bit more difficult than owning smaller sized dogs, the majority of Great Dane owners will have multiple Danes, either several at once or one at a time. This is a breed that owners get very attatched to and are very breed-loyal with.
Health issues to be aware of include Hip Dysplasia, thyroid and eye problems, cancer and Bloat. In order to help prevent most of the common problems in Great Danes, purchase your puppy from a reputable breeder who tests for health issues prior to breeding.
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