Basic Information To Know About The Great Dane

A few of their most recognizable features include their giant size and imposing appearance that is largely contradicted by their friendly and gentle nature - which help make the Great Dane a suitable choice as a companion to single owners or families with the confidence to care for such a large dog.

The Great Dane can be traced back to ancient cross-breeding between the Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound and Greyhound and by the 14th century they were favored in Germany for the purpose of hunting wild boars. Later they became popular as guard dogs among wealthy landowners due to their imposing and noble appearance.

The Great Dane is well-known for their calm, gentle and loyal temperament. They are generally friendly with strangers, but can be somewhat suitable as a guard dog simply due to their imposing size and loud bark. They are also occasionally known to be quite protective and may defend their family if they sense they are in danger. The Great Dane is also known to be fairly intelligent - ranking equal 48th compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands. They are also known to be gentle with children - making them quite suitable as a family pet, though they may sometimes forget their own size and occasionally knock them over. The Great Dane is very compatible with other animals such as cats and other dogs if raised with them from an early age, though un-neutered males may occasionally become aggressive with other dogs if they are not properly trained.

The Great Dane is happiest with a large yard to run around in, but they can be mildly suitable for apartment living if they are exercised enough. In addition to this, they will need extra attention to make sure all other facets of your regular life accommodate their extra large size - this means getting accessories such as raised dog bowls, extra large and soft bedding plus a jumbo-sized crate (if you can find one large enough) as well as ensuring that your car is also big enough to transport them for when you need to take them to the vet or on other trips.

The Great Dane enjoys activities such as running around the yard or a safe area while off the leash - but such exercise should be limited while they are still growing to prevent any joint problems from developing. They have a moderate level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of moderate to long walks to prevent excessive weight gain and ensure they remain easy to handle while at home.

The Great Dane can make the perfect dog for a confident owner or family who will give them proper training and care as well as be able to accommodate a giant-sized dog in their regular life. They are suitable for anyone who is willing to commit to a small amount of grooming and take time to give them early obedience training to establish the human as the pack leader and proper socialization with other animals as well as take them for moderate to long daily walks and give a good amount of companionship and attention. Though they might be somewhat unsuitable for those who lack the confidence or means to handle a dog of their size, if you are able to meet this requirement as well as their need for appropriate care and training then the Great Dane could make the ideal dog breed for you.

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