History of the Great Dane

The ancestors of Great Dane are from Germany. They originated more than 2000 years ago. They are considered the “Apollo of dog breeds,” an aristocratic breed.

The German Bulldog, also called Great Dane is—according to connoisseurs on the subject—the largest dog in the world. They have a strong but thin structure, are very skilled for physical activities and are very tall, sometimes exceeding 80 cm.

A Great Dane is a good companion, faithful and very affectionate; although when it comes to defending and caring, they are quite effective. Because of its large size, they are ideal for large and open spaces. Coat colors vary, they can be harlequin (black and white), brindle, black, blue or fawn.

Great Dane Personality

A Great Dane gets along very well with its owners, children, and other dogs. They enjoy human company and demand a lot of attention and affection. Once a Great Dane finds rapport with its owners it protects and cares for them, but it is not easy to accept people outside the family circle.

Its intimidating and strong bark, coupled with its large size is enough to keep any intruder or stranger away from our homes. They also adapt very quickly to their family environment.

Care of the Great Dane

Great Danes are big dogs. They eat a lot, but the idea is to provide food in moderate portions at least three times a day and not a single abundant meal a day since it’s common in these large breed dogs to suffer stomach sprains after digesting large amounts of food.

Ensuring access to fresh water throughout the day is also another very important aspect, and due to its size, it is recommended to place food and water in a high place to avoid that the constant bending down, which ultimately compromises the health of a Great Dane’s spine.

Due to a Great Dane’s complexion and energy, it is essential to exercise daily and to have a large space where your Great Dane can run and play, so if you do not have enough space, at least try to guarantee a long walk that will drain all that energy from the dog.

The Great Dane is a dog that is very easy to take care of, as far as the bathroom is concerned, since it only needs a good bath every two or three months. If you want to keep its fur shiny and beautiful, brushing it twice a week is enough.

It is not recommended to cut the ears or the tail of the Great Dane since far from benefiting it, it causes unnecessary pain and recovery is not short at all.

A Great Dane is a very docile and obedient dog as long as it is well-trained, as every dog should respect the figure of authority. Respect exists so that the relationship is adequate, and in addition, they learn quite quickly.

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So your puppy learns where to do his needs, correct him with a newspaper. If it is done in an inappropriate place, you must reprimand him at the time and indicate the right place for his needs. When your Great Dane puppy does it the right way, or in the right place, you should give it a small prize.

Fear can make this noble and docile breed aggressive and scary. To avoid this, it’s important that we teach them to be sociable with other animals and with people. They must understand that other animals and people are not approaching them with an intent to harm. Encourage your dog to approach family and friends when they are outside, and if you want, let them approach other dogs. If you isolate a Great Dane, you will have an insecure and aggressive dog that lashes out.

Having basic rules and specific orders for you Great Dane will make living together at home easier. For being such an imposing pet, due to its large size, it is important to show with simple and precise orders who gives the orders and make him obey without hitting him. You must, in turn, reward good behaviors, that will help you in the educational process of your great pet.

The Great Dane is definitely great as a pet. It’s a good family dog, friendly, easy to care and yes, recommended for houses with a lot of space given its size.

Characteristics of the Great Dane

The Great Dane is a large dog (it’s in the name after all): the male is at least 80cm tall at the withers and the female 72cm. They have a weight of 60 to 80kg. Its body is robust, covered by a layer of short hair that can be a lioness, brindle, blue, black or harlequin color.

Its head is large but well-proportioned with the rest of the body. It has a long neck and a long tail, but it does not touch the ground. Its legs are robust and long.

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It has a life expectancy of 8-10 years.

Types of Great Danes

Harlequin: it is a variety that has white fur with black spots.
Tabby: this is a variety that has mostly brown fur mixed with spots of a softer brown and black.
Blue: it is a variety that has blue fur.
Gray: it is a variety that has gray fur.
Leonardo: it is a variety that has brown fur that becomes darker on the face and ears.
Black: it is a variety that has black fur.

Health problems of the Great Danes

The Great Dane is a dog with a tendency to suffer from various canine diseases, such as gastric torsion, cardiomyopathy, caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy, cataracts, elbow dysplasia, and osteosarcoma. Being so large they are also prone to hip dysplasia.

Warning: Although they can adapt without problems to life in the city, due to their large size, they need large spaces where they can move and exercise.

Puppies of the Great Dane breed should be trained from a very young age, since, although their character is affable and affectionate, they can turn aggressive if not trained.

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