Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Great Dane Information

By Manuel Silas


Racial/ Background Classification: One of the greatest representatives of the working class dogs are The Great Danes. In the earliest centuries, these dogs were used for hunting wild animals, considering their imposing size. In our days, they are used for guarding and as pets.

General Physical Description: The Great Danes give you the impression of a powerful dog. The big head will help accentuates this impression. The fur is really short, therefore you will have to protect the dog during the winter. History speaks of The Great Danes as being noble and dignified dogs. The female height is 70 to 76 centimeters, and the male could have a greater height than 80 cm. As for the weight, the female could have 45 to 55 kilograms, and the male could easily weight more than 60 kilograms.

Rules of Feeding: The Great Danes are a demanding breed when it comes to feeding, as you will need quality and quantity. You should not buy any kind of chemical supplements from the pet shop for this dog, unless the veterinarian asks you to. Some types of food will greatly damage the dog in the long term, and you will only notice those problems after a few years when it may be too late to reverse.

Average Lifespan: The usual life duration of The Great Danes is 5-10 years, depending on the caretaker. Some dogs could live longer if the exercise program is keenly kept. In some cases, your Great Dane could live more than 17 years.

Average Babies Foaled: The average number of babies foaled by The Great Danes is eight. However, your dog might be able to foal even more.

Intelligence: The Great Danes are an intelligent breed who can be trained for protection work by an experienced owner. As these dogs will grow very quickly, becoming very large, training should begin when they are young. And the training must be consistent, as puppies of Great Danes require a lot of socialization and training.

Training: The minimum daily training period is 40 minutes. However, make sure not to train the dog more than 60 minutes, as he could have muscle and bone problems. The Great Danes are sociable dogs, so you might consider training him along with your family. However, the dog must also be protected in the winter, so you can run the training sessions in the house near the fireplace.




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