Did you know this about The Great Dane ??

 

The Great Dane

The Great Dane also commonly referred to as the Apollo of dogs is a German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size.

 

Height and weight

 

Great Danes are powerful Giants who are regal intelligent and elegant with a warm temperament these dogs are so iconic that in 1876 Germany declared the Great Dane its national dog with a maximum height of 30 to 32 inches.

When great Danes are born they only one or two pounds in just half a year can weigh as much as 100 pounds these dogs can continue to mature and grow until they're 2 or 3 years old .

These dogs are literally the tallest dogs in the world male’s weigh 148.275 pounds whereas females weigh 110.240 pounds because of their size Great Danes however have relatively short life span of only 6 to 8 years.

 

History

 

 Great Dane is thought to have been around for more than 400 years these gigantic canines were developed by German nobility by proudly breeding Irish wolfhound for Heights Mastiffs for muscle and greyhounds for speed given that they needed to be physically strong and brave for hunting boars and protecting families.

 

Many people think that Great Danes are from Denmark but Great Danes were originally bred in Germany a French naturalist George Louie had once travelled to Denmark in 1700s and saw a version of the boar hound who was slimmer and more like a greyhound in appearance he called the stars grand annoy meaning great Danish dog so Great Dane is the English translation of the breeds name in French the name stuck even though this breed has no Danish ancestry drawings of dogs who look like Great Danes have been found on Egyptian artifacts dating back to 3000 BC and in Babylonian temples that were built around 2000 BC and earlier written descriptions of similar dogs were also found in Chinese literature from around 1100 and 21 BC.

 

Appearance

 

Great Danes are massive their head is narrow and flat on top and rectangular with a square jaw and deep muzzle their eyes are medium-sized deep-set and dark with a lively intelligent expression while the eyelids are almond shaped and relatively tied with well-developed brows the ears drop forward and a crop to stand erect

 

Whereas the nose is usually black excepting the blue deign where it is a dark blue-black the Great Danes neck is firm haste well arched long and muscular

 

They also have long powerful limbs and large rounded feet the front legs are straight and when standing on their hind legs that are taller than most people

 

Personality

 

Because of their size many people are afraid of Great Danes however there are known as gentle giants for a reason these dogs are spirited courageous never timid or aggressive always friendly and dependable and moderately playful they're eager to please and they're highly people-oriented demanding a great deal of attention from those around them including strangers and children they tend to nudge people with their big old head.

 

When they want to be petted sometimes you'll meet one with lapdog tendencies who drape themselves on you.

 

Socialization

 

The Great Dane can give the wrong impression about their temperament and character in general these dogs are very friendly and affectionate with their owners but they can't be reserved with strangers they are not usually aggressive but it is important to socialize them when they are young due to the tendency to be shy with new people properly socialized dogs are those which get along with people dogs and other animals in this case there are particularly good friends of children

 

 

Coat and Color

 

The coat of Great Dane is short thick and clean with a smooth glossy appearance.

 

The six usual coat colors of Great Dane include

 

• Fawn

• Black

• Randell

• Blue

• Harlequin  

• Mantle

 

Fawn code must be golden yellow in color and the mask must be black.

 

The most common Great Danes coat color are fawn and black.

 

Coat must be glossy black brindle coat must be gold and yellow with black markings across the body and a chevron pattern.

 

Blue coat must be pure steel blue Harlequin coat should include white color with black torn patches over the entire body and mantle coat must be black and white color with a solid black blanket extending over the body

 

Grooming

 

Great Dane shed once or twice a year however hair loss will be more profuse with a daily brushing daily brushing with a medium bristle brush a rubber grooming mitt or tool or a hound glove will help keep shedding.

 

To a minimum Great Danes needed bath only occasionally unless they get into something messy as with all breeds.

 

The Great Danes nail should be trimmed occasionally.

 

Danes teeth should be brushed at least twice or thrice a week.

 

The bacteria that lurk inside a should be checked weekly for redness or a bad order which can indicate an infection It should be clear with no redness or discharged

 

Danes are known to be drooling dogs so get in the habit of carrying a hand towel to wipe up slobber as you groom check for sores rashes or signs of infection such as redness tenderness or inflammation on the skin in the nose mouth and eyes.

 

Training and exercise

 

They need daily exercise Great Danes may seem sedate but they require daily exercise appropriate to their age.

 

An adult Great Dane needs 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise depending on his age and activity level puppies and adolescents need about 90 minutes of exercise a day a brisk walk two or three times a day can be enough.

 

They can make good companions and jogs or hikes but you must wait until the dog is two years old to avoid damage to growing joints genes

 

Great Danes tend to follow their nose wherever scent takes them so they should always be kept on a leash and only be allowed in loose areas secure lift a tall fence.

 

They are easy to Train

 

Great Danes respond very well to firm consistent training methods for a breed as large and powerful as the Great Dane obedience training as a must socialization on the other hand is also very important they need to have human contact affection and socialization with other people and animals is that will help them develop into a well-adjusted adult crate training at a very young age will help your Dane accept confinement

 

Health

 

 They are highly prone to swell.

 

Great Danes are general healthy but like all other breeds they're prone to certain health problems

 

Bloat is the number one killer of teens this occurs when Danes are fed one large meal a day when they eat rapidly drink large volumes of water after eating and exercise vigorously after hearing bloating also occurs when the stomach is distended with gas or air and then twists many breeders and owners consider

 

A surgery called prophylactic gastric see I can help prevent some of the more serious aspects of bloating.

 

General

   

The world record holder for the tallest dog ever is a Great Dane called Zeus with died in 2014 at the age of five.

 

Hundred and eleven point eight centimetres from the pot shoulder and stood 44 inches tall and was 7 foot 4 when he stood on his hind legs

 

Another tallest living Dane has Freddie measuring 100 3.5 centimetres

 

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