Great Dane
Giant Breed: descends from Hunting dogs
Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Confident, Loving, Gentle
Male: 120–200 lbs
Male: 30–34 inches
Personality
The Great Dane is often described as a gentle giant, but he is naturally protective when the situation calls for it. He is affectionate and loves people.
Great Danes love children, but they must learn how to be gentle around them. One swipe of that wagging tail will knock a toddler over, so it’s important to supervise their interactions. These big dogs can also learn to get along with other pets, especially when they are raised with them.
Exercise
Great Danes require about a 30-minute walk every day and some additional time just to run around or play. Having a fenced-in yard is ideal, but you will need to make sure that your fence is at least six feet in height. Otherwise, your Dane might take himself out for a walk.
As with other large dogs, extended or vigorous exercise like long runs, hiking, or jumping should be held off until your dog is closer to being fully grown.
Feeding
Being such a large dog, you probably wonder, “How much do Great Danes eat?” While the exact amount will vary from dog to dog, most Danes will be eating a lot—about ‘eight cups of food a day’ a lot.
Grooming
The Great Dane has a short, thick, smooth coat. It sheds moderately, but requires little grooming. Brush the Dane weekly with a rubber hound mitt or soft bristle brush to keep the hair and skin healthy. In spring and fall, he will have a heavy shed, known as “blowing out” the coat and will need to be brushed more frequently during that time to get rid of all the loose hair.
Bathe the Dane as you desire or only when he gets dirty.
the Great Dane
The Great Dane is the perfect breed for someone that would really love a very large family dog who is loyal.
Great Danes are sweet, affectionate pets. They love to play and are gentle with children.
Great Danes are considered easy to train, but some Great Dane fanciers say that individuals can be stubborn learners.
A Great Dane must have room to move around and exercise, especially when he is young.
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