Great Dane
Great Dane
What You Should Know before Buying a Great Dane Dog
Are you planning to buy a tall dog breed? The Great Dane dog breed is your perfect choice. Its huge size, in terms of height and general body frame makes this dog famous. It has different names based on the dog's country of origin. For instance, German Mastiff or the Danish Hound is extra name for the same dog. Biologically, they group the Great Dane in the Canis lupus familiaris family. It is certainly the biggest domesticated dog you can find.
The tallest dog is about forty-three inches, measured from the paw to the shoulder. Its length, measured from the head to the tail is about seven point-two feet. Generally, the Great Dane female and male dogs have a huge strong body. However, the male dogs have wider shoulders than females have. The males that are over one and half years old should weigh at least fifty-four kilograms.
Females of the same age should weight at least forty-five kilograms. The American Kennel Club provides these weight and size requirements. According to the same club, each male dog must always appear heavier and stronger, than a female dog of the same age. Have you ever seen a Great Dane dog? Let us analyze the dog's body features briefly.
• Ears – This dog has floppy ears with a triangular shape. You can perform dog-ear cropping if want to. Do not do it personally unless you are a veterinary surgeon. The Great Dane dog owners from the US commonly do it. In other places, the dog owners either do not bother or are afraid of the ban.
• Legs – This dog breed does not have skinny legs at all. It naturally looks like a work dog, hence; its four legs are strong and muscular. Even a puppy dog has strong body.
• Head – The Great Dane has a big head, small sharp eyes, a small nose, and a big square snout.
• Coat colors – The six main colors associated with this dog include blue. Imagine a steel blue sturdy dog in your home. As many of you know, blue is a rare color for dogs. Even though, some Great Danes have a blue coat color. A few dogs have white parts at the toes or chest, which the experts consider as flaws. The other common fur color is sleek black all over the dog's body. Some black dogs have white markings at the toes or chest. Fawn coat is common, which is a typical yellow gold color blended with black around the eyelids, eyebrows, and ears. Brindle fur color is usually fawn plus black, jumbled in a chevron stripe motif. Harlequin is another coat color characterized by plain white with black split patches. The patches could be uneven, but well distributed over the Great Dane's body. The most preferred dog has medium sized black patches, and a plain white neck. Some dogs have undesirable tiny grey patches. Finally, this dog could have mantle fur color, characterized by black and white, plus a black blanket cover over the entire body. The most sought dogs have a pure white collar, white chest, partly or wholly white front and hide legs. A white mark at the tip of a black tail is a bonus. As you can see, everyone can find a perfect great dane dog All you should do is to find time to search over the web. Many reputable dog sites offer more information regarding this dog breed.
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Great Dane Dog Breed Description, History, Grooming, Health Issues and Living Conditions
Description: The Great Dane is a huge dog; it has a square body and a long neck, although females may be slightly longer than they are tall. They are a powerful dog but look elegant and noble; they have a short and shiny coat that can appear in a verity of colors including black, blue, harlequin, fawn, merle and stripped brindle. Despite their large size they are a graceful dog. They stand between 30 and 34 inches, though can be taller, and weigh between 100 and 200 lbs. They have a narrow head with a square muzzle and eyes that have a gentle and intelligent expression. They are deep chested with legs that are long, strait, and muscular.
History: The Great Dane is sometimes referred to as the 'Apollo of all dogs'. Coins from Greece in 63 BC appear to have a dog that resembles a Great Dane on them and drawings of these dogs can be found on monuments, in Egypt, dating back to 3000BC. These ancient dogs are thought to be the origins of today's dog. However the breed was fully developed in Germany. Although, exactly how old this breed is is unknown, though it was a common dog in the 16th century, anything beyond that has several different stories.
Temperament: Known as the gentle giant, the Great Dane, despite its huge size is actually a very friendly dog with a loving nature. They are people orientated dogs that need and love to be around their human family, they are also very loyal. Because they grow so fast, training them needs to start early. Although it is unlikely they will ever be aggressive, due to their size they can be difficult to handle if not well trained. They make great family pets as they are kind, patient and get on well with children and other pets. One habit they tend to have is to lean against you; this is their way of showing love, and obtaining attention. This is normal behavior and is nothing to worry about, but it can cause a problem with small children.
Health Issues: Unfortunately, like many large dogs, the Great Dane is prone to quite a few illnesses. Bloat is a common issue for them and up to 40% of cases are fatal, bloat is where the stomach twists and emergency surgery is needed immediately. Due to how fast they grow (from birth to a human adult weight in 12 months) they can suffer from a verity of bone problems, these can include hip dysplasia, wobblers syndrome, hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD), pano (panosteitis) and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). They are also prone to cancer, though people say that a Great Dane fed on natural food rather than manufactured foods have a lower risk. In 2004 an American survey showed that the most common fatal condition in Great Danes is dilated cardiomyopathy, this is a degenerative condition that affects the heart, and unfortunately there is no cure. The average life span for them is around 10 years, though they have been known to live to around 13 years.
Grooming: The Great Dane is an average shedder that will need daily brushing; they will also need their nails trimmed regularly. They only need to be bathed when necessary, and due to their huge size this can be rather awkward, so it's best to brush them often and well to help increase the time needed between baths.
Living Conditions: Great Danes need regular exercise, though should not do more than walking until they are over a year old. They will live fine in an apartment as they are relatively inactive indoors, due to the fact they are such people loving animals they will not cope with living alone outside.
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