Great Dane Dog Picture & Information

Often called the "Apollo of Dogs", the Great Dane is thought to be originally bred in Germany for hunting large wild boar. This dog is commonly referred to as the gentle giant. Learn more on how to train your Great Dane, insure it against illnesses.

Alternative Name

German Mastiff

Origin

Probably Germany

Physical Attributes

This giant dog is about 30 - 32 inches tall and weighs about 100 - 120 pounds.

It has a wide powerful chest and very long muscular hind legs. The front legs are also muscular and straight. Its tail is long and tapered and has a wide blunt muzzle. It coat is short and glossy.

Health Information

Due to its large size, the dog usually has a slow metabolism. This results in less consumption of food per pound of dog as compared to other dog breeds. Great Danes are known to suffer from bloating. The breed also suffers from hip related problems (dysplasia)

Miscellaneous Information

The origin of the Great Dane, like that of many other varieties of dogs, is so obscure that all researches have only resulted in speculative theories, but the undoubted antiquity of this dog is
proved by the fact that representatives of a breed sufficiently similar to be considered his ancestors are found on some of the oldest Egyptian monuments.

The Kennel Club has classed the Great Dane amongst the Non-Sporting dogs, probably because with us he cannot find a quarry worthy of his mettle; but, for all that, he has the instincts and qualifications of a sporting dog, and he has proved himself particularly valuable for hunting big game in hot climates, which he stands very well.

Respecting the temperament of the Great Dane and his suitability as a companion writers have gone to extremes in praise and condemnation. In his favour it must be said that in natural intelligence he is surpassed by very few other dogs. He has a most imposing figure, and does not, like some other big breeds, slobber from his mouth, which is a particularly unpleasant peculiarity when a dog is kept in the house.

On the other hand, it must be admitted that with almost the strength of a tiger he combines the excitability of a terrier, and no doubt a badly trained Great Dane is a very dangerous animal. It is not sufficient to teach him in the haphazard way which might be successful in getting a small dog under control, but even as a companion he ought to be trained systematically, and, considering his marked intelligence, this is not difficult of accomplishment.

The Great Dane attains his full development in about a year and a half to two years, and, considering that puppies have to build up in that time a very big skeleton and straight limbs, special attention must be given to the rearing of them. The dam whelps frequently eight puppies, and sometimes even a few more.

After the puppies are weaned, their food should be of bone-making quality, and they require ample space for exercise and play. Nothing is worse than to take the youngsters for forced marches before their bones have become firm.

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6 different health issues specific to Great Danes?
The right way to exercise, feed and groom your dog
The 6 coat colors accepted by the American Kennel Club and the ones that are not...
15 point checklist when searching for reputable breeders
5 things you should never do when traveling with your Great Dane
Critical tools you'll need to groom your Great Dane.. etc etc

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